• 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.

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• Quebec's new PQ premier unveils smaller cabinet as minority government prepares to govern

  Source: CBC Politics
  Date: 2026-10-21 16:45:26.0
  Tags: [Quebec, Governance, Education, Healthcare, Finance, Justice]

  Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has unveiled a new minority government cabinet consisting of 23 ministers, down from the previous Coalition Avenir Québec government's 29. Notable appointments include Nicolas Marceau as finance minister, Marie-Karlynn Laflamme as health minister, Joël Arseneau as national education minister, Marie-Claude Sarrazin as justice minister, and Pascal Bérubé as culture minister. The swearing-in ceremony marked a historic departure by taking place without the lieutenant-governor presiding in person at St-Pierre Plamondon's request.

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• What to know about Quebec's new cabinet ahead of swearing-in ceremony

  Source: CBC Politics
  Date: 2026-10-21 10:40:12.0
  Tags: [Quebec, Governance, Healthcare, Education, Finance, Immigration]

  Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's minority Parti Québécois government, holding 59 out of 127 seats, is unveiling a 22-minister cabinet during a swearing-in ceremony at the National Assembly. Key appointments include Marie-Karlynn Laflamme as Minister of Health, Prevention and Seniors tasked with abolishing Santé Québec, Joël Arseneau as Minister of Education, Nicolas Marceau as Minister of Finance, and Catherine Gentilcore as Immigration Minister. Other key portfolios include Alain Therrien as Treasury Board President, Stéphane Paquet for Economy and Energy, Nicolas Girard for Transportation and Sustainable Mobility, Guy Lapointe Jr. for Internal Security, Marie-Claude Sarrazin as Justice Minister, and Anne Nguyen for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs. Additionally, the ceremony faces a historic constitutional challenge as the lieutenant-governor will not preside over it following a provincial law that abolished the requirement to pledge allegiance to the King.

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• 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.

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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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• 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.

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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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• Une période probatoire simplifiée et plus flexible au bénéfice des superviseurs, des futurs représentants et du public

  Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
  Date: 2026-09-14 14:45:00.0
  Tags: [Quebec, Finance, Governance, Labour]

  The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) in Quebec has implemented modernized and simplified regulatory rules governing the probationary period for prospective financial representatives. This update is designed to provide greater operational flexibility for trainees and supervisors while maintaining public protection standards in the financial sector.

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• Sovereignty referendum would cost $130M under a Parti Québécois government, leader says

  Source: CBC Politics
  Date: 2026-09-11 12:13:21.0
  Tags: [Quebec, Governance, Finance]

  Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced that a sovereignty referendum held under a potential Parti Québécois government in 2029 or 2030 would cost at least $130 million. The projected budget includes $20 million allocated for early studies and consultations—such as a roving commission beginning in 2027 to study a provisional constitution—and $110 million for administering the referendum itself. Additionally, St-Pierre Plamondon stated that if elected premier on October 5, he would appoint a specific minister responsible for the independence process to replace the minister of Canadian relations, while capping the size of that ministry.

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• Nouvelle version de l'outil de simulation du Rapport préélectoral sur l'état des finances publiques du Québec

  Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
  Date: 2026-09-03 19:51:00.0
  Tags: [Quebec, Finance, Governance]

  The Ministère des Finances of Quebec has published an amended version of the simulation tool for the Pre-election Report on the State of Public Finances, intended for use by political parties ahead of the general election scheduled for October 5, 2026.

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