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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PIB réel du Québec : baisse de 0,1 % en juillet 2026
Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-27 09:00:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Economy]In July 2026, Quebec's real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.1% compared to the previous month, according to data published by the Institut de la statistique du Québec in its report Produit intérieur brut par industrie au Québec. This contraction follows a positive economic performance in June 2026, during which the real GDP had increased by 0.5%.
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Intersand poursuit sa croissance avec l'acquisition de la division litière de Targeted Pet Care
Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-26 09:30:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Economy, Industry]Intersand has acquired the cat litter division of Targeted Pet Care to expand its operations in the premium cat litter market. Investissement Québec participated in the transaction by acquiring an equity stake in the company based in Boucherville, Quebec.
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Baisse de 0,9 % des exportations internationales de marchandises du Québec en août 2026
Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-21 09:00:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Trade, Economy]Quebec's international merchandise exports, adjusted for seasonality and calculated in constant dollars, decreased by 0.9% in August 2026 compared to the previous month, following a 7.7% increase in July. These figures are derived from the latest international trade data released by the government. The monthly fluctuation reflects shifts in the province's cross-border commercial activity and export volumes.
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Des appareils qui marchent! Découvrez une nouvelle garantie gratuite
Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-13 10:00:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Economy, Governance]The Office de la protection du consommateur in Quebec launched an informational campaign titled "Des appareils qui marchent!" to educate consumers about a new legal warranty of good working order. This statutory consumer protection measure officially took effect on October 5, applying to various household appliances and goods. The campaign details the scope of the new legal guarantee and how citizens can exercise their rights under provincial consumer protection legislation.
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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.
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Quebec election: Voters head to the polls to choose next provincial government
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-05 22:30:06.0
Tags: [Quebec, Governance, Economy, Healthcare]Voters in Quebec went to the polls to elect the next provincial government across 127 ridings, an increase from 125 following a Supreme Court of Canada decision on electoral boundaries. The election featured five major parties—the Coalition Avenir Québec, the Parti Québécois, Québec Solidaire, the Quebec Liberal Party, and the Conservative Party of Quebec—requiring at least 64 seats for a majority. The 39-day campaign was heavily influenced by economic issues, public finances, and a legal challenge regarding Élections Québec mailing voter documents exclusively in French to comply with Bill 96.
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Quebec residents head to the polls in provincial election
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-05 10:00:17.0
Tags: [Quebec, Governance, Economy, Finance, Immigration]Quebec residents headed to the polls for a provincial election following a 39-day campaign featuring five main parties: the separatist Parti Québécois (PQ) led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) led by Christine Fréchette, the Quebec Liberal Party led by Charles Milliard, the Conservative Party of Quebec led by Éric Duhaime, and Québec Solidaire led by Ruba Ghazal. Polling by Leger showed the PQ leading at 29 per cent with a 16-percentage point advantage among francophone voters, while the province's deficit sat at $7.2 billion for the previous fiscal year. The campaign highlighted key issues including a proposed PQ separation referendum by 2029, provincial fiscal management, immigration, language policy, and economic uncertainty tied to the United States.
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Rapport sur la situation financière du Québec - 1er trimestre de 2026-2027
Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-09-25 16:00:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Finance, Economy]The Government of Quebec released its financial situation report for the first quarter of the 2026-2027 fiscal year, indicating an accounting deficit of 467 million dollars for the initial three months of the period.
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PIB réel du Québec : hausse de 0,2 % au deuxième trimestre de 2026
Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-09-23 09:00:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Economy, Finance]In the second quarter of 2026, Quebec's real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.2% compared to the previous quarter's revised growth of 0.4%. On an annualized basis, the growth rate stands at 0.8%. The improvement in the trade balance served as the primary contributor to this economic growth.
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Investissement Québec vend ses actions de Transoceanic Investments inc.
Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-09-23 08:00:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Economy, Finance]On September 22, 2026, Investissement Québec sold a total of 13,706,294 common shares of Transoceanic Investments inc. directly. Additionally, Investissement Québec indirectly sold 3,314,917 shares through the Capital ressources naturelles et énergie fund, which it manages.
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Hausse de 7,2 % des exportations internationales de marchandises du Québec en juillet 2026
Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-09-18 09:00:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Trade, Economy]Quebec's international merchandise exports, adjusted for seasonality and expressed in constant dollars, increased by 7.2 percent in July 2026 compared to the previous month. This follows a 4.0 percent decrease recorded in June 2026. The data comes from the latest international trade statistics released by the Government of Quebec.
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Canada is investing $150M to make AI safer. Will it work?
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-16 23:58:11.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Technology, Industry, Economy]The federal government is investing $150 million in LawZero, a Montreal-based non-profit AI lab founded by Yoshua Bengio, alongside a 100 million euro investment from the German government. The funding is directed toward developing "Scientist AI," a new safety-focused AI model designed to operate on objective truths without autonomous goals. This initiative coincides with a merger agreement between Canadian AI firm Cohere and German AI firm Aleph Alpha to bolster sovereign technological capacity.
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Nouvelle garantie de bon fonctionnement en vigueur bientôt
Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-09-15 09:00:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Economy, Affordability, Justice]Beginning October 5, 2026, the Government of Quebec is implementing a new legal warranty of good working order covering 14 specific categories of household appliances and electronic devices. This statutory change mandates free repairs for these covered goods during a defined operational period, strengthening consumer protection under provincial regulations.
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Revente de billets et abonnements à divers produits et services - La loi resserrée dès samedi pour une meilleure protection des consommateurs
Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-09-10 07:30:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Economy, Consumer Protection, Governance]The Quebec government, through the Office de la protection du consommateur, is implementing tighter regulations starting September 12, 2026, governing the resale of event and show tickets. Additionally, these new statutory and regulatory obligations extend to merchants offering ongoing subscriptions to various products and services to enhance consumer protection across the province.
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Guerre tarifaire avec les États-Unis - Le gouvernement du Québec annonce de nouvelles mesures pour protéger et diversifier l'économie
Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-09-07 21:47:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Trade, Economy, Industry]In response to new tariffs recently imposed by the United States, the Government of Quebec announced new economic measures on September 7, 2026, aimed at protecting and diversifying the provincial economy, businesses, and regions. The package is designed to mitigate the adverse impacts of cross-border trade barriers and safeguard key economic sectors across Quebec.
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