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CAQ Leader Rejects $1 Billion Health IT Cost Estimate
Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette rejected a $1 billion cost estimate for Quebec's health‑care IT modernization, disputing the figure as the province proceeds with planning the project.
Quebec's Parti Populaire Stripped of Official Status
On September 17, 2026, Quebec's Directorate General of Electoral Affairs revoked the Parti populaire du Québec's registration, ending the party's activities after internal conflicts were cited as a factor. The loss of official status bars the party from running candidates and receiving public funding.
CAQ Leader Rejects $1 B Health‑IT Cost Claim
Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette rejected a claim that Quebec’s health‑IT overhaul would cost $1 billion, emphasizing that the figure is inaccurate amid political debate over the project’s budget.
Health and Social Jobs Account for One‑Fifth of Quebec Vacancies
Health and social assistance jobs make up 20% of Quebec's vacant positions, with half of all openings located in the Capitale‑Nationale, Montérégie and Montréal regions.
Quebec Parties Release Election Spending and Cut Plans
Quebec’s provincial parties have published detailed spending and cut proposals ahead of the election, aiming to give voters a clear picture of their fiscal priorities.
Montreal, Longueuil Mayors Call on Province to Prioritize Infrastructure
Montreal and Longueuil mayors urged the Quebec provincial election campaign to prioritize municipal infrastructure funding, warning that rising maintenance costs could outpace city capacities without provincial support.
Montreal and Longueuil Mayors Urge Province to Prioritize Infrastructure
Montreal and Longueuil mayors urged Quebec's government on September 15 to prioritize municipal infrastructure in the election campaign, warning that rising maintenance costs could overwhelm city budgets without increased provincial support.
Great White Shark Bites Diver Off Percé Coast
A diver was bitten by a great white shark off Percé, Quebec, on September 16, 2026, and was taken to hospital, highlighting the presence of large predators in the Gaspé region's waters.
Mayors Call for Infrastructure Funding in Quebec Election
Mayors Soraya Martinez Ferrada of Montreal and Catherine Fournier of Longueuil urged the Quebec government to prioritize municipal infrastructure funding in the upcoming election, warning that rising maintenance costs could outpace city capacities.
Montreal and Longueuil Mayors Call for Infrastructure Focus
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada and Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier urged the Quebec government to prioritize municipal infrastructure in the upcoming election, warning that rising maintenance costs could overwhelm the cities without provincial support.
GardaWorld subsidiary secures two ICE contracts in Quebec
A GardaWorld subsidiary received two new contracts from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Quebec in September 2026, despite previous criticism of its ties to the agency. Details of the agreements remain undisclosed, and the partnership continues to draw public scrutiny in the province.
Quebec Election Candidates Clash Over Health Care and IT Scandal
At a Montreal health summit, Quebec election candidates debated prevention care and scrutinized the governing CAQ’s controversial IT project, highlighting health policy as a key issue in the campaign’s final stretch.
Preventive Care Takes Center Stage at UQAM Health Summit
UQAM hosted the third "A New Vision of Health" summit on September 15, focusing on preventive care and urging greater investment as part of the Quebec 2026 election health‑care debate.
Over 80% of Quebecers Demand New Flood Maps Release
More than 80% of Quebecers are urging the provincial government to release delayed flood‑zone maps, citing the need for better public preparedness as flood risks rise.
Quebec Employers Forecast 3.1% Wage Rise for 2027
Quebec employers and the Order of Certified Human Resources Professionals expect an average 3.1% salary increase in 2027, marking the fourth year of moderated wage growth after larger hikes tied to high inflation.
Quebec Health IT Project Costs Balloon to $1 B, CAQ Criticized
Radio-Canada reports that a Santé Québec health‑IT project has risen from $96 million to about $1 billion, prompting criticism of the CAQ government ahead of leaders’ debates. The cost escalation raises questions about fiscal management of the province’s health‑care initiatives.
Transport Quebec to Close Highway 25 Tunnel Friday Night for Repairs
Transport Quebec will close the Louis‑Hippolyte‑La Fontaine tunnel on Highway 25 Friday night, September 18, for electrical, communication and damage‑repair work, aiming to maintain the tunnel’s essential systems before the weekend.
Russian-Speaking Hackers Post CCQ Data on Dark Web
Russian‑speaking hackers have posted personal data of about 350,000 CCQ users on the dark web after breaching the Quebec construction regulator’s website. The leak includes driver’s licenses, passports, bank and credit‑card details, prompting warnings from the CCQ and privacy officials.
Gaspésie Resident Wins $1 Million Québec Max Lottery
Gérard Babin from Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine won the $1 million top prize in the Québec Max lottery on July 24, 2026, using a Double Jeu Max ticket that entered both Loto‑Québec and Québec Max draws.
