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Construction workers in Quebec's residential sector have gone on strike after negotiations with the employer failed. The strike could affect the construction of thousands of homes, and the workers are demanding higher salary increases than offered. Quebec's Labour Minister has expressed concern about the impact on housing availability but is currently not considering back-to-work legislation. The dispute remains unresolved as both parties have not agreed to arbitration.

Quebec police have launched a criminal negligence investigation following a collapse at a construction site in Blainville, where a retaining wall failure led to the death of one worker and injuries to two others. The deceased, Alexandre Paris, was an employee of Preco-MSE, a subcontractor at the site. The incident prompted Syscomax, one of the leading firms on the project, to shut down all operations and offer psychological support to affected workers. Investigations are also underway by Quebec's workplace health and safety board to uncover the cause of the accident.