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The Honoré-Mercier Bridge will close towards Montreal this weekend for paving work, with traffic being rerouted to the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge. The Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel will also be closed overnight for modernization. Other infrastructures like Highway 25 and the Quebec Bridge will experience closures or traffic restrictions for similar maintenance. Additionally, the Montreal Marathon will lead to street closures in the area.

The City of Montreal announced that the new bridge connecting Île Bizard to Montreal will be named the Guy-Lafleur Bridge in honor of the famous hockey player. The announcement was made in the presence of Lafleur's family, who lived on the island for nearly 30 years. This bridge is a tribute to Lafleur's exceptional career and community involvement.

Ottawa is investing $130 million to initiate infrastructure work on the former Montreal racetrack site, paving the way for housing development. The first phase includes building water supply networks and 2,250 homes. The project aims for a total of 20,000 homes, half of which will be affordable. Construction should begin this spring, with no further delays expected.

The Longue-Rive project in Longueuil is one of six Canadian sites where 4,000 prefabricated homes will be built, spearheaded by Maisons Canada to quickly provide affordable housing. Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised $6 billion to support this initiative despite criticisms of increasing bureaucracy. Pierre Poilievre suggests alternative measures to boost construction, including removing certain taxes.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the formation of Maisons Canada with $13 billion for building affordable housing, despite some criticisms. However, projects in Longueuil, like 'Un toit pour tous,' are at risk due to insufficient federal funds. Longueuil's mayor, Catherine Fournier, voiced concerns about the viability of these ongoing projects. Maisons Canada will use federal lands to build 4,000 prefabricated homes across Canada, including in Longueuil.

Protesters gathered in four cities in Quebec to denounce the housing crisis and high rent costs, organized by the Quebec Tenants' Rights Group. They are urging the government to reject a regulatory proposal that would change rent increase calculations. The group seeks to engage with the new Minister of Housing to discuss demands, including a cap on annual rent increases and the creation of a public rent registry. Their aim is to prioritize tenant concerns in policy decisions.

The article examines the political fallout from Quebec Premier François Legault's decision to abandon the third link project between Quebec City and Lévis. This project was vital to his relationship with francophone Quebecers, and its termination has led to a significant breach of trust. Other political missteps have compounded the situation, raising questions about Mr. Legault's and his party's future. The text also warns against the dangers of political hubris, as seen with leaders like Justin Trudeau.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled five major national interest projects to boost the Canadian economy by removing regulatory and environmental barriers. Although no pipeline is currently included, these strategic projects feature micro-reactors in Ontario and an LNG terminal in Alberta. This pragmatic approach aims to balance economic development with climate goals, despite ongoing issues such as First Nations consultations. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is optimistic about the prospects for expanding energy infrastructure.

The culvert replacement work on Highway 40 between Berthierville and Lanoraie has been completed, restoring traffic flow with two lanes available in each direction. The Ministry of Transport also announced the conclusion of road surface repairs on the bridge at Saint-Cuthbert, ensuring free circulation throughout the affected section. The works finished ahead of schedule.

The Canadian federal government has appointed eleven Indigenous leaders to a new Indigenous Advisory Council. The council will advise the Major Projects Office to integrate Indigenous rights into the decision-making process for significant infrastructure projects. Concerns were raised about government decisions being made swiftly without proper consultation. Indigenous involvement is seen as vital for the success of these projects.

A new CLSC has opened in eastern Montreal-North, addressing the area's limited medical services. It offers services like psychosocial support, care for pregnant women, and optometry and dental services. The CLSC works with the University of Montreal to provide affordable eyewear and utilizes teleconsultation to extend its services. Patients also have access to a family medicine group situated on the same premises.

Dutch start-up Hardt Hyperloop has set a new European speed record with its hyperloop train, reaching 85 km/h on a test track in the Netherlands. The company claims there are no technical barriers to achieving airplane-comparable speeds. Meanwhile, China has reported similar efforts with tests exceeding 600 km/h. Europe lacks the infrastructure for long-distance trials.