Articles from Gouvernement du Québec

The CNESST released the investigation report on a fatal accident involving a worker from Terrassement Excavation Vallée that occurred on September 30, 2024, near Senneterre, Quebec. The accident happened during maintenance of a forest grinder when a worker's foot got stuck, leading to their tragic death. The investigation identified a lack of specific energy control procedures as a cause and emphasizes the need for energy control methods to prevent such accidents. CNESST plans to share the report with forestry sector stakeholders and educational institutions.

The Quebec Government has announced the commencement of repair work on the Turcotte Bridge in Sorel-Tracy. Led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Geneviève Guilbault, the project seeks to enhance the safety and durability of this key infrastructure with a $19.9 million investment. The repairs will include structural and security feature enhancements, electrical works, and resurfacing, aimed at removing current vehicular restrictions. These efforts are expected to ensure a reliable and multi-modal transport network over the next two years.

The Quebec government and the City of Val-d'Or are hosting a press conference about the construction of affordable housing in Val-d'Or. The event, scheduled for June 20, will feature France-Élaine Duranceau, the Minister responsible for Housing, and Céline Brindamour, the Mayor of Val-d'Or. Media personnel planning to attend need to confirm their presence by June 19 at 2 PM.

The Quebec government has launched an interactive map detailing over 700 public infrastructure projects in the province. These projects, each valued at more than $20 million, are part of the Quebec Infrastructure Plan and include schools, hospitals, and roads. The map provides transparency and allows citizens and construction entrepreneurs to access project details such as location, progress, and costs. This tool complements the existing Public Infrastructure Projects Dashboard.

A new affordable housing project, Place Dumas, has begun in Nominingue, Quebec, featuring seven units for families and individuals. The project represents over $2.8 million in investment, supported by the Canadian and Quebec governments, as well as local contributions. The project includes funding from the Programme d'habitation abordable Québec and will offer rental supplements to eligible households. This initiative aims to address housing shortages and strengthen local communities.

In Sainte-Thérèse, Québec, a 12-unit affordable housing building was inaugurated after being reconstructed due to a fire. The project, completed with a budget of $4.46 million, was funded by the Québec government, the Canadian government, and the City of Sainte-Thérèse. The redevelopment aims to offer safe and quality housing for low-income families and includes a community room for social interaction. The construction started on May 6, 2024, and completed by June 30, 2025, with tenants moving in by June 1, 2025.

Maintenance work on the Île-d'Orléans bridge in Quebec, on route 368, is set to commence on June 18, 2025, and will last for about two weeks. During this period, alternating traffic will be maintained with the help of signalers, and pedestrian and cyclist access will be allowed on one sidewalk of the bridge. The ministry will provide updated information via the Quebec 511 service, and road users are encouraged to adhere to the traffic signs for safety. The work schedule may change due to adverse weather or operational constraints.

The Quebec Minister of Culture and Communications, Mathieu Lacombe, has announced the start of a project to modernize the management of religious heritage in Quebec. This initiative aims to make interventions more predictable, update funding criteria, and enhance cooperation between partners. The Council of Religious Heritage of Quebec (CPRQ) will play a significant role in the project, evaluating projects based on urgency and the risk to people's safety or building sustainability. These investments require government approval.

The Bureau d'audiences publiques sur l'environnement (BAPE) will continue its public hearing on July 8, 2025, regarding the wind farm projects in Saint-Paul-de-Montminy and the Forêt Domaniale in the MRC of Montmagny, Québec. This session will focus on hearing written and verbal submissions from the public, municipalities, and organizations. Participants are encouraged to register in advance and submit their opinions by July 3, 2025. The BAPE has four months to submit its report to the Minister of the Environment, Benoit Charette, who will then have 15 days to make it public.

The Quebec government is initiating consultations with various groups, organizations, and businesses to develop future energy efficiency standards for both renovations and new buildings. These consultations, led by Mathieu Lemay, plan to enhance building energy performance, following the adoption of the Environmental Performance of Buildings Act in March 2024. This effort is part of the Green Economy Plan 2030, which aims to transition the building sector towards lower carbon emissions and greater energy efficiency. Participants will provide brief submissions as part of the consultation process.

The Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable in Montreal announces a complete closure of Highway 25, including the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel, from the night of June 11 to June 12. This closure is necessary for electrical and communication system maintenance within the tunnel. The shutdown will affect both directions of the highway, and entry points will close 30 minutes before the complete closure. Adverse weather could delay these interventions.

The Quebec government is launching the fourth phase of the redevelopment of the St. Lawrence River shoreline. Minister Jonatan Julien, along with other local officials, will hold a press conference on June 9, 2025, to present the project. The event will take place at the Pivot Community Center and is an opportunity for the media to learn more about this infrastructure initiative.