Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Focus on Govt of Quebec

Quebec Premier François Legault and Andrew Furey, premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding during an announcement in St.John's, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
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After fanfare of Churchill Falls deal, Newfoundland urged to learn its dam lessons

Energy observers urge Newfoundland and Labrador to independently review a major deal with Quebec, fearing it may favor Quebec.

The Quebec government has officially adopted a new rule banning the sale of most new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. An electric vehicle is charged in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Quebec adopts rule banning sale of most new gas-powered vehicles by 2035

Quebec bans sales of most new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, aiming to electrify transportation and reduce emissions.

Quebec Premier Francois Legault and Andrew Furey, premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding during an announcement in St.John's, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Former Newfoundland and Labrador premiers say a draft agreement signed Thursday with Quebec marked significant headway in a long-standing political standoff they had tried and failed to make.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
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‘Breaking of gridlock’ between Quebec, N.L. is the envy of former premiers

A historic energy agreement ends a decades-long standoff, reshaping ties between Newfoundland, Labrador, and Quebec.

A Hydro-Québec truck is seen in Montreal, Sept.1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Musch
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Quebec First Nation says government, Hydro-Québec left it out of wind projects

Huron-Wendat Nation alleges Quebec, Hydro-Québec ignored duty to consult on wind projects; Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk disputes.

The heat is rising for Quebec Premier François Legault as opposition parties demand more answers about his government's investment in the planned Northvolt battery factory near Montreal. The entrance to Northvolt is shown in St-Basile-le-Grand, east of Montreal, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Musch
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Quebec opposition calls for transparency amid Northvolt layoffs, $7 billion battery plant investment

Opposition parties demand answers about Quebec's investment in the planned Northvolt battery factory near Montreal.

Quebec Minister of Natural Resources and Forests Maïte Blanchette Vezina tables a legislation on mining May 28 at the legislature in Quebec City.This week, Quebec announced it will not be funding a mining project to produce graphite — one of the world's most sought after minerals. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boiss
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Quebec won’t fund graphite mine project tied to Pentagon; locals claim ‘victory’

Provincial government rejects company's proposal for graphite mine after residents raise concerns over 'social acceptability' of the mineral's usage.

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Canada Growth Fund, CDPQ, Investissement Québec and BDC Capital invest $145 million in MKB’s Third Energy Transition Fund

MONTRÉAL, AUGUST 22, 2024 – The Canada Growth Fund (CGF), CDPQ, Investissement Québec (IQ) and BDC Capital (BDC) are pleased to announce their...

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