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February 08: Quebec PEQ End Raises Labor, Margin Risks for Businesses
51+ min ago (256+ words) Protests in seven cities, along with concerns from municipalities, unions, and chambers of commerce, point to broad operational risk. Demonstrators criticized the abolition and raised warning flags on service continuity. For investors, this is an early indicator of execution strain…...
February 08: Quebec PEQ End Spurs Protests, Labor Supply Risks
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (549+ words) Protesters rallied across Quebec to oppose the policy change, joined by several municipalities. Demonstrations highlight labour supply concerns and call for transition protections. Coverage shows large, visible action in multiple cities following the Quebec PEQ cancellation. See reporting from CBC…...
Canac Opens $35M Laval Flagship on February 06: 200 Jobs, Montreal Push
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (616+ words) The C$35 million spend reflects a full-scale, ground-up format built for both DIY and pro customers. Media coverage notes a spacious layout and even a mezzanine, a sign of high-volume intent and community positioning. The opening gives Canac immediate visibility…...
Toronto Officers Charged February 6: Corruption Probe Triggers Oversight
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (91+ words) This case touches the Toronto Police Service, York Regional Police, and Toronto's civilian police board. Public attention is also on Chief Myron Demkiw, whose leadership is under scrutiny as the force responds and tightens controls. Analysis explores whether confidence can…...
February 2: Blanchette-Vezina Bill Would Shift Quebec Immigration to Regions
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (282+ words) The Chicoutimi by-election on February 23 is a near-term barometer. The fall provincial vote sets the broader mandate. Eric Duhaime PCQ has signaled growing organization and financing, per Radio-Canada. Outcomes will shape the path for Quebec immigration policy changes. Maite Blanchette-Vezina…...
Quebec Court Orders $46M Mask Refund — Procurement Risks January 31
1+ week, 1+ day ago (652+ words) Quebec's Superior Court found Busrel liable to refund roughly C$46.4 million to CHU de Qu'bec for supplying KN95 masks where NIOSH'certified N95s were specified under 2020 contracts. Reporting this week confirms the refund order and centers on specification compliance rather than performance debates....
Manawan Tragedy January 27: Quebec Policy, Funding Risks in Focus
1+ week, 5+ day ago (278+ words) A cluster of femicide cases often triggers reviews of police staffing, training, and response times. For Manawan and other remote areas, deployment costs and overtime can rise. If the S'ret" du Qu"bec requests added resources, we could see near…...
REM Laval Today, January 27: New Station Draws Heavy Ridership
1+ week, 5+ day ago (293+ words) Peak periods are holding up with full cars and consistent boarding, which hints at durable demand rather than novelty traffic. Riders who once relied on buses or cars appear to be setting new routines around REM Laval. Sustained peaks help…...
December 27: Quebec City Bans Wood Heating as Smog Looms 36+ Hours
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (542+ words) Some households will switch to gas furnaces, smoothing the electrical load but raising local gas burn. The solid-fuel appliance ban could tighten near-term gas distribution needs if temperatures dip. We do not have price prints to cite today, but traders…...