Experts, Liberal MP hope for full ban on sports betting ads as advocates cite mental health decline

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Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-30 14:50:39.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, Healthcare, Social Services, Governance]

Bill S-211, introduced in May 2025 by Senator Marty Deacon and sponsored in the House by MP Bardish Chagger, is currently before the House standing committee on Canadian heritage to restrict sports betting ads across Canada. Supporters including Liberal MP Michael Coteau and public policy think-tank Cardus cite a University of Toronto study showing gambling-related emergency room visits nearly doubled in Ontario, alongside a 161 per cent increase in helpline calls among males aged 15-24 since single-game betting was legalized in 2021. Provincial officials from Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec, along with the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, have raised concerns regarding provincial jurisdiction, overlapping regulations, and economic impacts on commercial operators like FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM.

Quebec premier’s boycott of Canada-EU summit turns heads

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-30 01:43:00.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Trade, Governance, Economy]

Quebec Premier Paul St-Prime Plamondon boycotted the Canada-European Union summit held in Montreal, declining an invitation to sit at the head table alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa because he was denied an official opportunity to speak or negotiate on Quebec's behalf. Instead, the premier sent Quebec chief diplomat Pascal Paradis to represent the province while issuing a critical letter to European representatives arguing that the federal government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, had marginalized Quebec. Prime Minister Carney pushed back against the exclusion claims, stating that four meetings had been held with Quebec officials to discuss the summit and emphasizing a commitment to cooperative federalism.

L'AMP intervient auprès de la Société des traversiers du Québec à propos de quatre contrats de gré à gré

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-29 09:00:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Transportation, Infrastructure, Governance]

L'Autorité des marchés publics (AMP) has ordered the Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) to implement new contractual management control measures after uncovering irregularities in the awarding of four unannounced (gré à gré) contracts intended for system modernization. The regulatory intervention targets the public ferry agency's procurement practices to ensure compliance and transparency in its contracting processes.

Le MAC salue la nomination de Stéphan La Roche à titre de sous-ministre du ministère de la Culture, du Patrimoine, des Communications et de la Langue française

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-29 08:00:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Culture, Governance]

The Quebec Council of Ministers appointed Stéphan La Roche, current General Director of the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal (MAC), as the Deputy Minister of the Ministère de la Culture, du Patrimoine, des Communications et de la Langue française. The appointment was officially announced on October 28, 2026, prompting congratulatory statements from the museum's leadership.

Nominations du Conseil des ministres

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-28 19:19:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Governance]

The Quebec Conseil des ministres announced the appointment of Isabelle Fontaine as associate secretary general at the Ministère du Conseil exécutif, effective November 2, 2026. This high-level civil service appointment forms part of the provincial government's senior administrative changes.

‘Reduced to the role of spectator’: Quebec premier blasts treatment ahead of EU summit

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-28 17:25:00.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Trade, Governance]

Quebec Premier Paul St-Prime Plamondon rejected Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to sit at the head table of the Canada-European Union summit in Montreal, citing a lack of speaking and negotiating rights. St-Pierre Plamondon accused the federal government of attempting to marginalize Quebec internationally and bypass the Gérin-Lajoie doctrine, opting instead to send Quebec chief diplomat Pascal Paradis to open separate channels with European representatives. Prime Minister Carney defended the invitation as an important networking opportunity, while critics such as Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard condemned the premier's absence as a missed opportunity to defend provincial economic interests.

Quebec premier wants Carney to 'do the right thing,' let him speak at Canada-EU summit

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-28 17:20:17.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Trade, Governance, Economy]

A diplomatic and jurisdictional standoff has emerged between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon ahead of the 21st Canada-EU summit in Montreal. Premier St-Pierre Plamondon is refusing to attend or speak unless granted formal speaking time to address international delegates regarding Quebec's negative trade balance with the European Union, invoking the Gérin-Lajoie doctrine. Prime Minister Carney rejected the speech request—citing federal jurisdiction over geopolitics while offering the premier an invitation to dine and welcome European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen—leaving Quebec's official participation in the international trade negotiations in limbo.

Nomination des adjointes et adjoints parlementaires

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-28 16:36:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Governance]

Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced the appointment of new parliamentary assistants to join the government team in the National Assembly. The list includes members of the National Assembly assigned to support ministers with specific parliamentary and departmental mandates. These appointments form part of the executive branch's organizational structure for the legislative session.

Le gouvernement du Québec souhaite mettre fin au changement d'heure

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-28 14:22:30.0
Tags: [Quebec, Justice, Healthcare, Governance]

Quebec Minister of Justice Marie-Claude Sarrazin announced the government's intention to make the upcoming time change the last one in the province. The decision follows public consultations and studies highlighting the negative impacts of time changes on mental and physical health. The initiative represents a significant regulatory and governance shift for the province regarding standard time observation.

St-Pierre Plamondon to boycott Canada-EU summit amid dispute with Ottawa

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-27 17:12:44.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Governance, Trade, Diplomacy]

Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced a boycott of the upcoming Canada-European Union summit in Montreal, citing federal obstruction and the denial of an opportunity to address European leaders. The Parti Québécois government also stated that Ottawa rejected Quebec's request to host a parallel economic reception on the sidelines of the summit. Prime Minister Mark Carney defended the federal government's position, noting that Quebec's delegation was included in three prior consultations and that foreign affairs and international summits fall under federal jurisdiction.

PQ accuses Ottawa of muzzling Quebec during upcoming Canada-EU summit

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-27 12:20:33.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Trade, Governance, Economy]

Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon publicly denounced the federal government's refusal to allow him to speak or host a reception at the Canada-EU summit held in Montreal on October 29 and 30, 2026. Prime Minister Mark Carney defended the federal position, stating that Quebec had already participated in three trade consultations and that the premier was invited to attend summit dinners. The diplomatic friction arises amid broader European Commission proposals to grant Canada associate membership status and federal initiatives to strengthen bilateral alliances in critical minerals, defence, artificial intelligence, and energy security.

Québec solidaire presse le Parti québécois de tenir sa promesse et réformer le mode de scrutin

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-27 05:58:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Governance]

Québec solidaire spokesperson Sol Zanetti sent an initial letter to the newly appointed minister responsible for democratic institutions, urging the new Parti québécois government to quickly organize a cross-partisan meeting to reform the provincial electoral voting system. The press release highlights a legislative and governance commitment previously promised by political parties regarding electoral reform. The article focuses on the political pressure exerted by Québec solidaire to fulfill this democratic institutions mandate.

Solu Med inc. de Montréal perd son autorisation de contracter et est inscrite au RENA

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-26 11:59:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Healthcare, Labour, Governance, Public Safety]

The Autorité des marchés publics has revoked the contracting authorization of Solu Med inc., a Montreal-based nursing personnel placement agency. Consequently, the company has been officially registered in Quebec's Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA), barring it from participating in public sector contracts.

Cabinet fantôme de Québec solidaire - Une équipe renouvelée pour faire rempart contre l'austérité

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-23 08:37:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Governance]

Following general elections and the swearing-in of the new caucus, Québec solidaire spokespersons Ruba Ghazal and Sol Zanetti unveiled the party's renewed shadow cabinet and the updated distribution of responsibilities among its members in the National Assembly. The revised team is structured to act as a strong opposition against government austerity measures.

Nominations du Conseil des ministres

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-22 10:08:08.0
Tags: [Quebec, Governance]

The Quebec Conseil des ministres announced executive cabinet appointments during its session on October 21, 2026. Effective October 22, 2026, Nicolas Paradis is appointed as associate secretary general at the Ministère du Conseil exécutif.

Le premier ministre du Québec dévoile son Conseil des ministres

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-22 10:02:27.0
Tags: [Quebec, Governance]

Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has unveiled the composition of his new Executive Council (Conseil des ministres) following the swearing-in ceremony held on October 21, 2026. The announcement establishes the distribution of ministerial portfolios and responsibilities across the provincial government. Further details outline the specific order of presentation and cabinet assignments as determined by the Premier.

Nominations du Conseil des ministres

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-21 21:51:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Governance]

The Quebec Conseil des ministres announced senior government appointments during its session, appointing Mr. Nicolas Paradis as associate secretary general at the Ministère du Conseil exécutif effective October 22, 2026. The appointment involves high-level executive restructuring within the provincial public administration. These administrative updates are part of ongoing executive branch management decisions handled directly by the provincial cabinet.

Nominations du Conseil des ministres

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-21 21:51:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Governance]

The Quebec Conseil des ministres announced a senior cabinet appointment affecting the Ministère du Conseil exécutif. Mr. Nicolas Paradis has been appointed as associate secretary-general at the Ministère du Conseil exécutif, effective October 22, 2026.

Le premier ministre du Québec dévoile son Conseil des ministres

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-21 21:11:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Governance]

Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has unveiled the composition of his new executive Council of Ministers, outlining the ministerial portfolios and the order of responsibility during the swearing-in ceremony. The announcement establishes the political leadership lineup for the provincial government under the newly structured administration.

Le premier ministre du Québec dévoile son Conseil des ministres

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-21 21:11:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Governance]

Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has unveiled the composition and portfolio responsibilities of his newly formed Executive Council (Cabinet). The announcement details the specific ministerial assignments presented during the official swearing-in ceremony in Quebec City. The cabinet formation follows a transition in provincial leadership under the new administration.