Elders' home, transitional housing among Nunavik priorities for new federal funds

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Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-30 16:34:17.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Housing, Indigenous, Healthcare, Seniors]

The Government of Canada announced $130 million in funding for Inuit treaty organizations, with more than $32 million allocated to Makivvik to support regional priorities in Nunavik. Makivvik plans to put the funds toward a new elders' home in Kuujjuaq, Quebec, and transitional housing in Montreal, following the relocation of 13 elders due to structural issues at a previous facility. Additional allocations from the $130 million package include $16.9 million for the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, $15.5 million for the Nunatsiavut government, and $65 million for Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated under the federal Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Fund.

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.

Canada-European Union summit in Montreal concluding with digital trade on agenda

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Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-30 11:44:47.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Trade, Culture, Technology, Education]

Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa at the Canada-European Union summit in Montreal, which concluded with announcements concerning digital trade agreements, scientific research partnerships, and university student exchanges. Culture Minister Marc Miller discussed cross-border regulatory convergence with European counterparts regarding streaming services, online child safety, and co-productions like the television series Vikings and the documentary Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend. Discussions also explored making Canada an 'associate member' of the European Union, though some member states and domestic critics raised concerns regarding ratification hurdles and terminology.

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.

Canada welcomes EU leaders to Montreal for talks on next steps in relationship

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-29 11:47:19.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Trade, Economy, Technology, Energy]

Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen and EU leaders in Montreal for bilateral talks aimed at forging closer strategic and economic ties. While full European Union membership is off the table, officials are negotiating an "alliance for the future" partnership focused on business, technology, clean energy, and critical minerals. The high-level summit has also sparked domestic political tension, with Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pressing the federal government to secure a speaking role at the event.

‘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.

Canada facing carbon tariff threat from European Union: internal documents

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-28 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Trade, Economy, Environment]

Internal Global Affairs Canada documents reveal that Canadian iron, steel, and aluminum exports face imminent carbon tariffs under the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), as Canada's national carbon price of $95 per tonne is not linked to the EU's $134 per tonne system. The incoming import levy exposes approximately $2.8 billion worth of Canadian goods annually, hitting the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec particularly hard with $885 million and $792 million in exposed exports, respectively. Global Affairs Canada estimates that Canadian exporters will face substantial administrative and compliance costs, with experts warning that EU carbon tariffs could eventually add up to $150 per tonne of steel by 2034. Canadian diplomats continue to engage with the European Commission during the Canada-EU Summit in Montreal to seek exemptions or recognition for domestic industrial carbon pricing systems.

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.

Canada Post starting weekend parcel delivery in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa this fall

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-22 19:44:37.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Labour, Transportation, Finance]

Canada Post has launched weekend parcel delivery in Ottawa and Montreal, with plans to expand to Toronto in late November 2026 and to Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary the following year, aiming to reach seven million households by the end of 2027. The Crown corporation reported a pre-tax loss of $482 million in the first half of 2026 and continues to rely on federal loans, though parcel revenue grew by 20.7 percent year-over-year in the second quarter. This operational restructuring follows a month-long national strike in December 2024 and the signing of a new collective agreement with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) that remains in effect until 2030.

Sask., Alberta premiers reject Elon Musk's call for provinces to separate from Canada

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-08 16:12:28.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Governance]

In October 2026, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter) suggesting that Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Quebec would benefit from separating from Canada, responding to statements by Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Play-Plamondon. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith both firmly rejected the idea, with Moe responding simply 'No' and Smith stating her opposition ahead of an upcoming October 19 provincial referendum on Alberta's future within Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the remarks as foreign interference, asserting that Canada's future will be decided exclusively by Canadians.

Immigration, high-speed rail and Bill 21: Where new PQ government could test Ottawa

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-07 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Immigration, Infrastructure, Transportation, Justice, Finance, Governance]

Following the Parti Québécois' provincial election victory, Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon faces key policy friction points with Prime Minister Mark Carney's federal government. The PQ intends to seek full provincial control over immigration to reduce permanent immigrants to 35,000 and halve temporary immigration quotas, oppose the federal high-speed rail project connecting Toronto to Quebec City via Montreal, and seek $4.4 billion in additional federal transfers. Additionally, the new government plans to challenge federal authority by taking steps to abolish the monarchy in Quebec and cut funding to the lieutenant-governor's office, while awaiting a crucial Supreme Court of Canada ruling on Bill 21.

Richard Martel joins Conservative Senate group, returns to Conservative caucus

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-06 18:35:43.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Governance, Defence]

Quebec Senator Richard Martel has joined the Conservative Senate group and returned to the federal Conservative opposition caucus following his appointment to the Red Chamber in July by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Martel's transition to the Senate previously triggered a byelection in his former House of Commons riding of Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, which was won by the Liberals in August. Martel announced he will sit on the Senate's national security, defence and veterans affairs committee.

Carney speaks with incoming Parti Québécois premier about priorities and working together

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-06 17:19:07.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Governance, Economy, Trade]

Following the Parti Québécois's minority government victory in the Quebec provincial election, Prime Minister Mark Carney and premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon held discussions regarding intergovernmental cooperation on affordable housing, critical infrastructure, electricity capacity, and mitigating U.S. tariffs. The election results left the Parti Québécois with 59 seats in the National Assembly, the Quebec Liberals with 40 seats, the Conservative Party of Quebec with 19 seats, and Québec Solidaire with 9 seats, while the Coalition Avenir Québec lost all its seats. Despite the Parti Québécois's platform committing to a third referendum on sovereignty at the end of the current U.S. administration's term, federal officials including Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and Cabinet Minister Marc Miller emphasized a cooperative federal approach focused on regional economic resilience and protecting jobs.

Alto high-speed rail project could cost more than originally thought: budget watchdog

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-01 14:34:52.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Quebec, Infrastructure, Transportation, Transit, Finance]

A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) indicates that the proposed Alto high-speed rail project connecting Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, and Montreal could cost between $75 billion and $113 billion, higher than official initial estimates of $60 billion to $90 billion. The Crown corporation Alto is overseeing the corridor project, with cost drivers primarily attributed to tunnels and elevated structures, which add $169 million and $153 million per kilometre respectively. The PBO estimates the construction will provide modest economic stimulus, raising real GDP by approximately $1.8 billion in 2029 and $2 billion by 2033 while creating between 4,300 and 9,000 jobs. Federal legislation such as Bill C-5 (the One Canadian Economy Act) may help mitigate project risks, land acquisition hurdles, and permitting delays.

Canada’s airports saw record improvements in delays, NAV Canada says

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-09-28 15:26:44.0
Tags: [National, British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, Transportation, Infrastructure, Governance]

NAV Canada reported that the number of scheduled flights impacted by delays across Canada's four major airports—Toronto Pearson, Montréal-Trudeau, Calgary, and Vancouver International Airports—fell by 85 per cent from May 1 to Aug. 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. Specifically, delayed flights dropped from 4,996 (1.54 per cent) in 2025 to 769 (0.24 per cent) in 2026, while total flight volume across the four hubs increased by 0.9 per cent to handle 394,919 flights. Vancouver recorded the sharpest improvement with delays dropping from 4.42 per cent to 0.64 per cent, Toronto Pearson had the lowest share of delayed flights at 0.04 per cent, Calgary dropped to 0.05 per cent, and Montréal-Trudeau dropped to 0.28 per cent. Additionally, NAV Canada noted that national air traffic controller staffing shortages narrowed from a deficit of 200 staff in the spring to 170 by August. Concurrently, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government is moving ahead with plans to attract private investment in Canada's four largest airports under a model where the federal government retains ownership of underlying land and assets.

Federal intelligence agency contacted amid U.S. interference allegations in Quebec election

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-09-26 02:43:14.0
Tags: [Quebec, National, Governance, Public Safety, Trade]

Amid the final stretch of the Quebec provincial election scheduled for October 5, 2026, Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette contacted the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and sought a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney following allegations of U.S. political interference. The controversy stems from reports involving a U.S.-based think tank, the Defense Analyses and Research Corporation, which published an essay in February 2026 calling for the destabilization of the Canadian federation and support for sovereigntist parties like the Parti Québécois. Federal Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand stated that Ottawa takes the allegations seriously, though federal authorities currently lack definitive proof of active interference in the electoral process.

Liberal MP says he was demoted for supporting NDP bill targeting arms export controls

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-25 21:31:47.0
Tags: [National, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Governance, Defence]

Liberal MP Sean Casey was removed from his position as parliamentary secretary to the minister of veterans affairs after voting in support of New Democratic Party MP Jenny Kwan's private member's bill, Bill C-233 (the No More Loopholes Act), which targeted arms export controls. Casey was warned by the Liberal whip in March that supporting the bill would mean losing his parliamentary secretary role, making him the only parliamentary secretary among 15 Liberal MPs who broke rank to vote for the legislation. The Prime Minister's Office subsequently announced that Quebec MP Sophie Chatel would replace Casey in the parliamentary secretary role, which carries a $20,900 salary top-up above the base MP salary of $217,700.

Supreme Court explains why it invalidated Liberal MP's 1-vote win in 2025 election

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-18 16:47:32.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Governance, Justice]

The Supreme Court of Canada issued a ruling explaining its decision to invalidate Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste's one-vote victory over Bloc Québécois candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné in the federal riding of Terrebonne during the 2025 federal election. Justice Mahmud Jamal wrote for the majority that the election was annulled because an Elections Canada employee failed to correct special ballot envelopes containing incorrect postal codes despite knowing about the error for weeks. To maintain public trust and ensure an election outcome is not determined by a correctable administrative error, the court ordered a do-over byelection in April 2026, which Tatiana Auguste subsequently won by more than 700 votes.