Quebec

Quebec birth rate edges up to 1.36 in 2025, fueling policy debate on childcare, housing and parental leave Quebec birth rate at 1.36 in 2025 sparks debate over childcare, housing …

René Verret withdraws as Quebec Liberal candidate in Louis‑Hébert René Verret has withdrawn as the Quebec Liberal Party candidate in Louis‑Hébert, saying he does not have the energy required for …

Quebec to test virtual waiting room and teleconsultation pilots to ease emergency room crowding Quebec will pilot a virtual waiting room and expanded teleconsultation services to reduce emergency department crowding …

Quebec tribunal allows steep rent increase after renovations, tenant faces retroactive and proposed rent increase Rent increase approved by the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) is leaving tenants like Alejandro …

Eastern Quebec earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolts Mont-Joli region A magnitude 4.4 Eastern Quebec earthquake struck near Mont-Joli Thursday morning, felt across Bas‑Saint‑Laurent, Gaspésie and the Côte‑Nord with no immediate …

Homelessness in Quebec: Province Announces $12.5M Fund with $5M Earmarked for Montreal Quebec is committing $12.5M to prevent and reduce homelessness in Quebec, with $5M for Montreal and targeted funding …

Quebec launches provincial air ambulance service to speed interhospital transfers Quebec’s new air ambulance service began operations on June 15, 2026, providing interhospital helicopter transport from a base at Jean‑Lesage …

Quebec appoints independent observer to monitor SPVM racism allegations in Montreal-North Quebec names independent observer to monitor SPVM racism allegations after officers’ suspension; municipal leaders and community groups call for …

Quebec urged to expand repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation as INESSS recommends wider access INESSS urges Quebec to expand repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) access to treat treatment‑resistant depression amid equipment …