Today's most corroborated Canadian stories — weighted for multi-outlet coverage, real disagreement, and national stakes.
The Quebec government, led by Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, has accused the federal government of 'muzzling' them by refusing to allow him to speak at the upcoming Canada-EU summit in Montreal. The summit is scheduled to take place on October 29 and 30. This has led to discussions regarding respect and representation at the event.
Caisse de dépôt du Québec is partnering with BCE, the parent company of Bell Canada, to create a new infrastructure company focused on cell towers. The investment amounts to $2.45 billion, following a similar agreement made with Telus a year earlier. This collaboration is part of Caisse's broader strategy, which has seen it invest nearly $9 billion in telecommunications infrastructure.
The Canada-European Union summit will take place in Montreal on Thursday and Friday. The summit aims to advance negotiations for a strengthened partnership between Canada and the EU. Discussions are expected to center around the evolving relationship between the two entities.
Canada and the United Arab Emirates have signed multiple trade and infrastructure agreements during the visit of Abu Dhabi's crown prince to Ottawa. The agreements include a free trade deal aimed at improving market access and reducing trade barriers. Both nations are committed to promoting clean energy and investment opportunities.
Canada has selected five finalists for its inaugural participation in the Eurovision contest, which will take place in Bulgaria in May 2027. The public will have the opportunity to choose among these finalists. The participants include notable artists such as William Cloutier and Talk, known for their previous successes in the music industry.
Marie-Claude Bibeau and the Association of Electricity Distributors of Quebec express concerns regarding proposed electricity rate increases by Hydro-Quebec targeting data centres and cryptocurrency mining. Some businesses have reportedly succeeded in their efforts against the rate hikes, presenting challenges to the provincial government's plans. The situation has potential financial implications for municipalities relying on revenue from these operations.