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13 storiesnewest firstlatest September 17, 2026
Ontario Premier Doug Ford joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Transport Minister Omar Carney in supporting the federal plan to privatize operations at Toronto Pearson, part of a broader proposal to hand Canada’s four largest airports to private investors.
The federal government announced the transfer of Montreal‑Trudeau Airport to private investors, while Quebec transport minister Christine Fréchette said the province was not consulted, highlighting coordination concerns in the Carney administration’s broader airport privatization plan.
Quebec party leaders announced transportation, public safety and health‑care promises on September 12 while heading to Montreal, positioning themselves for the first televised provincial debate scheduled for the following week.
Quebec party leaders announced new transportation, safety and health care measures in Montreal on September 12, 2026, as they prepared for the first televised election debate scheduled for the following week.
Quebec’s government released new safety guidelines for trucks and heavy vehicles to curb fatal collisions, while cycling groups are pressing for the recommendations to be enacted as law.
The Quebec coroner has pressed the Transport Ministry to implement safety upgrades on Highway 50 after a fatal head‑on crash in late 2025 highlighted existing deficiencies. The appeal renews earlier calls for measures such as better signage and median barriers.
The Quebec coroner has pressed the Transport Ministry to add safety upgrades to Highway 50 after a fatal head‑on crash last year, renewing earlier calls for improvements.
The Quebec coroner has urged the Transport Ministry to adopt safety upgrades on Highway 50 after a fatal head‑on crash late last year, adding pressure to existing plans to address the route’s history of serious accidents.
A 30% increase in Ontario truck drivers applying for Quebec licences was reported on July 19, 2026, reflecting a broader shift of drivers moving their operations to Quebec.
Air Liaison has filed a lawsuit contesting Quebec’s sudden termination of its financial assistance agreement, claiming the move was made without notice or consultation.
Air Liaison is contesting Quebec’s decision to end its financial aid, alleging the Ministry of Transport acted without notice or consultation, and the airline plans to pursue legal and administrative challenges.
Quebec’s government and transport ministry will issue an international call for proposals on August 10, 2026, to design a third bridge linking Quebec City and Lévis, adding to the two existing crossings.
Quebec’s transport ministry has opened an international call for proposals to build a third bridge or tunnel between Quebec City and Lévis, with submissions due by August 10, 2026.
