Articles from Le Droit

The strike in the residential construction sector, which started on May 28, has come to an end. Both parties confirmed the conclusion of the strike on Wednesday evening. An agreement in principle has been reached, allowing work to resume. This marks a successful negotiation that has resolved the labor dispute in residential construction.

The executive committee of Gatineau has authorized an investment of $469,364, which is seen as a small amount considering the substantial funds—hundreds of millions of dollars—that will be needed to fully address the city's wastewater infrastructure capacity issues. This investment is a step towards solving the problem, but much more will be required in the future to ensure complete resolution.

The Montreal-based company Boralex has announced its strategic plan for 2030, aiming to invest eight billion by then. The company will host an investor day in Toronto, where they will outline their roadmap. This highlights Boralex's commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development. The investment is poised to enhance the company's footprint in the energy sector.

At a press conference in Plaisance, the authorities affirmed their commitment to continue progressing with the project A-50. The announcement was made during another event and emphasized that the project will stay on track. Specific details regarding the next phases or timelines were not disclosed, but the affirmation highlights a focus on moving forward with development.

A new offer has been tabled by the APCHQ in response to the ongoing construction strike affecting the residential building sector. The strike, which began on May 28, has now entered its second week with no resolution reached. The lack of an agreement continues to affect the progress of residential projects.

The shock committee, led by councillor Daniel Champagne, aimed to increase the number of social and affordable housing units in Gatineau by 850 since its inception in 2022. As of June 9, more than 1,300 units have been completed or are in progress. Specifically, 317 units have been delivered, 1,020 are under construction, and 115 are in the planning stage.

The Alliance reported significant progress in negotiations last Wednesday, coinciding with a major protest held in front of the Association of Construction and Housing Professionals of Quebec. These advancements have led the Alliance to consider a potential agreement in principle, which would be presented to its members for approval. This suggests an improved dialogue between the parties involved in Quebec's construction sector.

A new affordable housing project has been launched in Chelsea, establishing the first homeowners' cooperative in the region and the fourth in Quebec. These off-market properties will be sold to original owners at a 25% discount from the current market price. This initiative aims to make homeownership more accessible amid the current housing crisis.

The mediator assigned to the case has called both parties to resume dialogue, as stated by the Alliance syndicale and the Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ). This development in the residential construction sector aims to alleviate the ongoing strike affecting operations.

On Wednesday morning, several construction sites lost their workers due to the initiation of an indefinite general strike by the construction union alliance. This strike affects residential building sites for structures under six stories.

A significant strike action has begun in the residential construction sector as more than 60,000 of the 200,000 members of the Construction Alliance have gone on strike. This strike marks the first day of an unlimited duration work stoppage involving workers in residential projects. The scale and impact of the strike could potentially influence ongoing projects and future schedules in the residential building industry.

The interim Auditor General, Alain Fortin, has released a report highlighting issues in affordable housing. This is the second part of his report, which also addresses problems related to emergency prehospital services. The findings emphasize the need for improvements and reforms in these sectors. The report highlights inefficiencies and the urgency for government intervention.