Browsing: Quebec 2026

Quebec End Clock Changes: the province plans legislation to end seasonal clock changes, with the November 1 rollback possibly the last ever.

Quebec’s new premier unveiled $28M in Emergency Homelessness Funding to open 1,000+ shelter spaces ahead of winter.

The Plamondon PQ Cabinet was sworn in Oct 21: Quebec’s new premier leads a 23-member team with a dedicated independence minister and no royal oath.

Montreal HungerCount 2026: food banks now handle a record 1,257,325 monthly requests, up 14% in a year. Montreal holds 45% of Quebec’s total demand.

Lightspeed Cuts hit 250 roles at the Montreal software giant. Lightspeed Commerce says the cuts will fund reinvestment in growth and product innovation.

Sass Jordan Dies at 65. The Montreal-raised rock legend, Juno winner and Canadian Idol judge behind Racine is mourned across Canada.

The Prospera Barometer finds Quebec’s structural economy has outperformed Canada for 35 years — but U.S. tariffs put up to 23,000 jobs at risk.

Haffner Energy Bécancour Multi-Energy Hub: €3.2M firm order from INCAD launches Quebec’s first hub in Bécancour, delivery before end of 2026.

Metro Laval Strike ends: 550 produce workers ratify a new deal after a six-month walkout; Metro took a $64.2M hit and operations restart Sept 27.

Christine Fréchette says she’s “very concerned” over alleged U.S. Interference in Quebec Election claims — 10 days before the Oct. 5 vote.