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On June 11, 2026, the REM reduced train speeds during Montreal's morning rush hour, extending travel times for commuters. The temporary slowdown is part of routine adjustments to manage high demand on the city's regional light‑rail network.
Montreal will use drones this summer to monitor downtown construction sites, aiming to quickly identify completed or unauthorized work and reduce traffic congestion caused by ongoing projects.
Vandalism caused $1.4 million in damages to Montreal's bike‑share system in 2025, leading BIXI Montreal to consider moving some docking stations.
About a thousand people protested on Ottawa's Parliament Hill on June 10, 2026, opposing the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project. The rally reflects growing public criticism as the plan advances toward construction.
The federal transport minister said Ottawa will not guarantee a $90 billion cost ceiling for the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project, leaving financing open to future negotiation.
Alto CEO Martin Imbleau defended the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail route after opposition parties warned the project's cost has risen to about $200 billion, more than double original estimates. The debate has become a political flashpoint in Canada.
The Parti Québécois announced on June 10 it will seek to pull Quebec out of the high‑speed rail project, saying the cost outweighs expected benefits. The move adds to the debate over the project's budget and feasibility.
On June 10, 2026, the federal transport minister said Ottawa will not guarantee a $90 billion cost cap for the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project promoted by Alto, as the government reviews its funding commitments.
Alto CEO Martin Imbleau defended the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project on June 10, 2026, as the Parti Québécois and Bloc Québécois criticized its cost, which has risen to $200 billion.
A cyclist was critically injured on June 9 after being hit by two vehicles on an eastbound bike path alongside Notre-Dame Street in Montreal. Police are investigating the incident while the victim receives intensive care.
Vandalism of Montreal’s BIXI bike‑share system surged in 2025, costing $1.4 million, leading the operator to consider relocating some stations to curb damage.
