TL;DR
- CAQ leadership vote opened April 7 (closes April 12); a technical error briefly exposed one member’s voting credentials to the voter list, the party says it was corrected. (montreal.citynews.ca)
- Quebec’s Bill 1 (“Constitution of Québec”): Justice Minister Jolin‑Barrette tabled amendments on April 1 (incl. adding a collective right to the environment); the National Assembly adopted the bill in principle the same day, with opposition parties voting against. (montreal.citynews.ca)
- Hydro‑Québec wind power (A/O 2026‑01): pre‑RFP dates posted—prep conference April 28, technical conference and registration opening April 29. (hydroquebec.com)
- Rendez‑vous Québec Cinéma (Apr 22–30) program unveiled; Geneviève Dulude‑De Celles’ Nina Roza opens the festival. (rendez-vous.quebeccinema.ca)
- Hydro‑Québec rates: new multi‑year electricity tariffs took effect April 1 (avg. +3.2% overall; residential capped at +3% per decree). (regie-energie.qc.ca)
CAQ leadership vote opens; brief technical issue reported
- Key facts and current state of the topic
- CAQ members began voting for a new leader on April 7; voting runs through April 12. Preliminary figures put the electorate at 20,576 members. (montreal.citynews.ca)
- Important context and background information
- The winner will replace François Legault as premier ahead of the October 5, 2026 general election. (halifax.citynews.ca)
- Recent developments or changes
- The party acknowledged a technical error that sent one member’s login credentials to the voter list; it says the issue was corrected and voting continues. (journaldemontreal.com)
Bill 1 (“Constitution of Québec”): amendments tabled; principle adopted
- Key facts and current state of the topic
- On April 1, Justice Minister Simon Jolin‑Barrette tabled amendments (including recognition of a collective right to the environment) and the Assembly adopted the bill in principle; opposition parties voted against. (montreal.citynews.ca)
- Important context and background information
- The University of Québec publicly welcomed amendments responding to its consultation recommendations, while many legal and civil‑society groups remain critical of the bill’s approach. (reseau.uquebec.ca)
- Recent developments or changes
- With principle adopted, the bill proceeds to detailed clause‑by‑clause study where further changes are possible. (assnat.qc.ca)
Hydro‑Québec wind procurement (A/O 2026‑01): pre‑RFP dates
- Key facts and current state of the topic
- Hydro‑Québec posted its pre‑RFP schedule: a preparatory conference April 28, a technical conference April 29, and bidder registration opens April 29. (hydroquebec.com)
- Important context and background information
- The call aims to add wind capacity for the 2031–2038 horizon following a public consultation that closed February 27. (hydroquebec.com)
- Recent developments or changes
- Documentation portals for participants are live ahead of the spring launch window. (hydroquebec.com)
April culture watch: RVQC 2026 dates and opening film
- Key facts and current state of the topic
- Les Rendez‑vous Québec Cinéma announced the full program for their 44th edition running April 22–30 in Montréal; industry events (Rendez‑vous Pro) run April 27–29. (rendez-vous.quebeccinema.ca)
- Important context and background information
- Nina Roza by Geneviève Dulude‑De Celles will open the festival. (ctvm.info)
- Recent developments or changes
- Ticketing is open on the festival site; expect strong Quebec‑film visibility ahead of spring releases. (rendez-vous.quebeccinema.ca)
Hydro‑Québec electricity rates: April 1 increase now in effect
- Key facts and current state of the topic
- The Régie de l’énergie’s decision sets an average +3.2% increase across customer classes effective April 1, 2026. (regie-energie.qc.ca)
- Important context and background information
- Residential (domestic) rates are capped at +3% by government decree for 2026–2028; other classes vary slightly above that average. (newswire.ca)
- Recent developments or changes
- The decision begins a multi‑year tariff path under the new regulatory framework; businesses should incorporate updated rates into cost planning. (regie-energie.qc.ca)