Quebec developer strikes deal with province, drops financing condition of Transat bid
Mach did not release any details of its agreement with the provincial government. Continue reading
Quebec economy
Quebec announces measures to help booming manufacturing industry amid labour shortage
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec’s manufacturing industry is boasting record growth recently, but there is one stumbling block. Continue reading
Minimum wage in Quebec is now up to $12.50 an hour
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The increase represents additional earnings between $400 and $650 a year, depending on the number of hours worked and the employee’s family situation. Continue reading
Critics say CAQ budget doesn’t invest enough in creating skilled labour force
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Critics say the CAQ government missed opportunities to create a larger skilled workforce. Continue reading
Quebec finance minister aims to boost economy by spreading out spending in first budget
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
In his mandate, one of Éric Girard’s biggest challenges is spurring economic growth. Continue reading
Bombardier turns annual profit for first time in 5 years as train woes persist
The plane-and-train maker said it pocketed a net income of US$318 million in 2018. Continue reading
Minimum wage going up in Quebec
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Quebec unions believe the raise is not enough. Continue reading
Airbus open to fighter plane assembly plant in Quebec
Airbus is not ruling out the possibility that Quebec will host a fighter plane assembly line. Continue reading
Is the Quebec immigration system making welfare attractive?
Quebec seeks out skilled workers but they are ineligible for government support programs if they are deemed too successful. Continue reading
Bombardier CEO ends silence on layoffs, defends the move
The announcement comes after mass layoffs over the past three years. Continue reading