TL;DR
- Federal by‑election (Chicoutimi–Le Fjord) now has its official candidate slate (posted Aug 12); mail‑in voting applications close Aug 25 at 6:00 p.m. local time. (elections.ca)
- Quebec City tramway: the Parc de l’Amérique‑Française staging site closed Aug 3; preparatory works for the tunnel zone ramp up through late August/September, with trémie excavations authorized on René‑Lévesque and rue de la Couronne. (journaldequebec.com)
- August culture wrap (Montréal): Fierté Montréal parade ran Aug 9; ÎLESONIQ took place Aug 8–9; the First Peoples’ Festival ran Aug 4–13/14; next up, MUTEK Montréal (Aug 25–30). (fiertemontreal.com)
- “One project, one review”: the federal–Quebec draft pact to streamline major‑project assessments closed public comments on Aug 10; IAAC will now review input and finalize the agreement. (canada.ca)
Chicoutimi–Le Fjord (QC) federal by‑election: candidate list finalized; mail‑in voting deadline
- Key facts and current state of the topic
- Elections Canada published the official list of confirmed candidates for the Aug 31, 2026 by‑election on Aug 12: Caroline Dubé (Bloc Québécois), Régis Gaudreault (Conservative), Daniel Gobeil (Liberal), Raphaël Émond (NDP), Nathe Perrone (Green), François Sabourin (PPC). (elections.ca)
- Important context and background information
- Elections Canada reminds electors that vote‑by‑mail applications must be received by Tuesday, Aug 25 at 6:00 p.m. (local time). (elections.ca)
- Recent developments or changes
- Returning‑office and Voter Information Service pages are live for polling‑place, candidate and service updates as the writ period advances. (elections.ca)
Quebec City tramway: staging site closed; tunnel‑zone works ramping up
- Key facts and current state of the topic
- The Parc de l’Amérique‑Française, designated as a major staging area, closed from Aug 3 for multi‑year use tied to the tramway project. Tramcité’s work notices outline utility relocation and site setup through fall 2026. (journaldequebec.com)
- Important context and background information
- The Treasury Board’s infrastructure dashboard (updated July 8) authorizes excavation of two trémies (ramp structures) that will connect surface tracks to the tunnel under Parliament Hill, including on boulevard René‑Lévesque Est. (tresor.gouv.qc.ca)
- Recent developments or changes
- The government’s May 5 update advanced tunnel‑related excavation to “the coming weeks,” and project partners said August would see staging and initial underground‑network relocation between avenue Turnbull and the future tunnel entrance on René‑Lévesque. (quebec.ca)
August culture wrap (and what’s next)
- Key facts and current state of the topic
- Montréal’s summer slate hit key August milestones: the Fierté Montréal parade took place Sunday, Aug 9 on boulevard René‑Lévesque; ÎLESONIQ ran Aug 8–9 at Parc Jean‑Drapeau; the International First Peoples’ Festival unfolded Aug 4–13/14 across the Quartier des spectacles. (fiertemontreal.com)
- Important context and background information
- These anchor events draw large local and visiting audiences and spotlight Quebec and francophone talent—Fierté Montréal notes “tens of thousands” of parade participants annually; ÎLESONIQ is a major EDM/hip‑hop weekend; Présence autochtone centers Indigenous creators from here and abroad. (fiertemontreal.com)
- Recent developments or changes
- Looking ahead: MUTEK Montréal (Aug 25–30) returns with 120+ artists and 18 programs downtown; schedules and venue details are posted. (mutek.org)
“One project, one review”: Quebec–Canada draft pact comment window closed
- Key facts and current state of the topic
- Ottawa and Quebec’s draft cooperation agreement to streamline major‑project impact assessments (“one project, one review”) closed its public‑comment period on Aug 10. (canada.ca)
- Important context and background information
- The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada describes the agreement’s aim to avoid duplication by coordinating federal and provincial processes while respecting jurisdictions and Indigenous rights. (canada.ca)
- Recent developments or changes
- IAAC will now review submissions and finalize the agreement text; watch for an implementation timeline and guidance once the accord is signed. (canada.ca)