Articles from Lapresse actualité

Canadian-Israeli billionaire Sylvan Adams pledged a $100 million donation to rebuild an Israeli hospital damaged by an Iranian missile strike in June. The project is part of a billion-shekel initiative to enhance healthcare in southern Israel. Reconstruction will involve building a fortified tower at the hospital in Beersheba, with costs shared by Adams' donation, the Israeli government, and a health insurer. Sylvan Adams has been active in various causes in Israel, including sports and education.

The City of Rosemère faces a lawsuit from developer Quartier Melrose inc., demanding $279 million over claims of disguised expropriation. The developer argues that local authorities' decisions have stalled its project on the former golf course land. Rosemère disputes this, calling the lawsuit abusive and an attempt to extort undue profits. This case could clarify legal debates on 'gag' lawsuits against municipalities.

The Quebec government has announced a $165 million investment to construct a new pavilion at Cégep Édouard-Montpetit. This project aims to address the growing space shortage due to a significant increase in student enrollment. The five-story building will house school clinics and is expected to be completed by 2029.

Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson stated that the average housing price must decrease to improve accessibility in Canada. He appeared before a parliamentary committee to defend the Liberal government's record as well as his own housing experience. Bill C-4 proposes tax relief for first-time buyers to enhance homeownership access.

The Canadian federal government has enacted a new law concerning major projects but has not clearly defined what constitutes 'national interest'. This lack of criteria worries some MPs who have requested clarification. The Bloc Québécois questions the legality due to the government's failure to set a specific timeline. The law would allow certain projects to receive expedited approvals, potentially exempting them from some environmental regulations.

The Montreal Port Authority has initiated expansion work at the Contrecœur port without seeking municipal permits, citing federal jurisdiction. This situation has raised concerns among citizens, particularly regarding potential environmental impacts and the complexity of information to analyze. The project aims to increase the port's container handling capacity and involves dredging the Saint Lawrence River. The ongoing debate regarding municipal regulations' applicability to a federal project remains contentious.

An incident occurred Tuesday morning on Highway 25 south at the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel-bridge. A heavy truck carrying an excavator hit the tunnel's ceiling, resulting in its closure. An assessment is underway to determine the extent of the damage, and southbound traffic will remain closed for several hours.

Craig Sauvé, leader of Transition Montréal and mayoral candidate, aims to make Montreal the North American capital of affordable housing by 2050. He proposes a new municipal subsidiary to build public and social housing quickly and cost-effectively. The plan includes tenant protection measures and a diversified housing supply, with a focus on strengthening the existing mixed metropolis regulation, in contrast to his opponents.

Projet Montréal plans to gradually pedestrianize certain areas of Old Montreal, including the streets de la Commune, Saint-Antoine, McGill, and Berri. Luc Rabouin, leader of Projet Montréal, wants to collaborate with local residents and businesses. Although the project is seen as economically beneficial by some, a survey reveals that 54% of surveyed merchants and residents oppose extensive pedestrianization.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith accuses Ottawa of not supporting the province's pipeline project aimed at transporting oil to British Columbia. Smith argues that federal support is necessary, along with agreement from British Columbia and First Nations. While the Canadian government supports projects meeting climate and economic goals, there are still differences over the project's terms and social acceptability.

Global solar and wind energy production has surpassed electricity demand for the first time, overtaking coal. According to Ember's analysis, renewable energy production has significantly increased while fossil fuels slightly declined. In contrast to the global trend, the US has seen a rise in fossil fuel production due to policies favoring coal and gas. Experts are concerned that rising electricity demand might imbalance supply without new renewable energy sources.

Coroner Arnaud Samson has made 18 recommendations to enhance the safety of road flaggers, following the death of a flagger hit by a truck. These recommendations include replacing flaggers with technological solutions and prohibiting the dual role of road and construction site flaggers. The use of flaggers in zones where speeds exceed 50 km/h is also discouraged.