Sunday, August 24, 2025
Can Quebec electrify its entire economy?
The Montreal Economic Institute has released a report that presents the province’s energy profile, quantifies its hydroelectric potential, and identifies natural gas as a realistic…
Quebec
Consortium chosen for Champlain Bridge deconstruction
The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) announced that the selected tenderer for the deconstruction of the original Champlain Bridge will be the Nouvel…
Quebec, Cree Nation sign Grand Alliance
Québec Premier François Legault and Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) and Chairman of the Cree Nation Government, Dr. Abel…
Alstom purchases Bombardier’s transportation business
Bombardier has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alstom SA and the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (la Caisse) for the sale…
Hydro-Québec, NB Power announce new agreements
The CEOs of Hydro-Québec and NB Power, Éric Martel and Gaëtan Thomas, have announced the signing of three partnership and development agreements. Under these agreements,…
CIB announces support for Port of Montreal terminal project
The Canada Infrastructure Bank announced it is committing up to $300 million in financing to the Port of Montreal’s project to build a new container…
Scope expands for Rimouski Regional Hospital modernization
The Government of Quebec has announced that the Rimouski Regional Hospital Modernization Project is being enhanced to better meet the needs of the population. In addition to the expansion…
CIB signs MOU with Montreal Port Authority
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announces that it will work with the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) to advance the project development of a new container…
Canada invests in Port of Montreal transportation infrastructure
Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced an investment of $18.5 million for a project to increase transport efficiency, capacity, and security at the Port of…
Phase III construction underway on Autoroute 85
The primary construction work on Phase III of the project to redevelop Route 185 into a two-lane divided highway is officially underway. “I am happy…
Construction begins on REM station at Trudeau airport
ADM Aéroports de Montréal held a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch construction of the future Réseau express métropolitain (REM) station at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.…
Construction begins on final component of Quebec’s Highway 410
Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and François Bonnardel, Quebec’s Minister of Transport and Minister Responsible for the Estrie Region, have announced the start…
Kefalas reappointed as JCCBI chair
The Government of Canada has announced the reappointment of Paul T. Kefalas as chairman of the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) Board of Directors for a…
Canada investing $1.3 billion in Blue Line Extension
The Government of Canada has announced a federal investment of more than $1.3 billion to extend the Montréal Metro’s Blue Line. “I am proud to…
Design phase underway for Dolbeau-Mistassini Hospital project
Quebec’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Andrée Laforest announced that the Dolbeau-Mistassini Hospital Surgical Unit Upgrade Project is authorized to begin its design phase.…
Quebec announces record funding for school construction, expansion
The Government of Québec government has approved 128 school construction and expansion projects in the province, representing the largest education infrastructure investment in the province’s…
Canada, VIA Rail, CIB partner to study high-frequency rail
Minister of Transport Marc Garneau, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities François-Philippe Champagne announced that the Government of Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank are committing a…
Hydro-Québec awards contract for Rapide-Blanc Generating Station work
Hydro-Québec has awarded Voith the contract for the replacement of six units at the Rapide-Blanc generating station in northern Québec, including the installation of new…
Canada, Quebec commit funding to Highway 35 extension
The governments of Canada and Quebec have announced funding for Phase III of the Highway 35 extension. The Montréal-Boston corridor is currently served by highways…
Innovate Energy secures $2.6 billion ESAP project
The Government of Canada has announced the awarding of a $2.6 billion contract to Innovate Energy for the Energy Services Acquisition Program’s Energy Service Modernization.…
Canada, Quebec invest in Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel project
The governments of Canada and Quebec will invest in a major rehabilitation of the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel in order to maintain and modernize this cross-river…
Hydroelectric project to be built on the Inukjuak River
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., the Pituvik Landholding Corporation, and Hydro-Québec are proud to announce the construction of a 7.5-Megawatt (MW) run-of-river hydroelectric generating station on…
Canada investing in Quebec road construction
The Government of Canada has announced an investment of more than $345.4 million for the completion of three road projects: the extension of Highway 19…
Central slab replacement coming to Laviolette Bridge
The Government of Quebec is moving forward with the complete replacement of the central slab of the Laviolette bridge. With this work, the life of…