Robert Luu, a former teacher at École secondaire Saint-Laurent, was sentenced to nine years in prison on April 29 after being convicted of sexually abusing students. The case drew widespread attention in the Montreal school community.
Quebec Economy Minister Christine Fréchette met with a U.S. trade representative in Montreal on April 29 amid ongoing tensions over cross- border trade. The meeting focused on mitigating the impact of U.S. tariffs on Quebec businesses.
Fréchette also announced on April 29 that the Quebec government will cut taxes for approximately 75,000 small and medium-sized businesses. The announcement was made in Beauceville.
An unnamed individual has been patching potholes across city streets, drawing attention on April 29 as road conditions remain a persistent concern for Montreal residents. The city has not yet commented on the informal repairs.
Montreal-based CGI Inc. reported a second-quarter profit of $445 million on April 29. The technology and consulting firm cited steady demand across its public and private sector contracts.
A tribunal ruled on April 29 that certain union pressure tactics used by Hydro-Quebec workers are illegal. The decision could affect ongoing labour negotiations at the Crown corporation.
The Collège des médecins announced on April 29 that Quebec now has 350 more practising physicians than it did a year ago. The body said the increase reflects efforts to address longstanding doctor shortages across the province.
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent on April 29, citing uncertainty in global energy markets and ongoing trade tensions. The decision was widely anticipated by financial analysts.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced billions in new federal spending on April 29 aimed at expanding worker training programs across Canada. Carney said the investment is intended to address skills shortages in key sectors.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented a spring economic update on April 29 that includes $4.3 billion for Indigenous health and education. Champagne said the funding addresses long-standing gaps in services for Indigenous communities.
Transport Minister Steven Guilbeault said on April 29 that the federal government is exploring early-stage changes to how Canadian airports are owned and governed. No concrete proposals have been announced.
Minister Marc Miller announced a $755 million federal investment on April 29 to support Canadian sports on the world stage. The funding is aimed at building infrastructure and programming ahead of upcoming international events hosted in Canada.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders used all eight of their picks on Canadian players in the 2026 CFL Draft, bolstering roster depth ahead of the upcoming season. The club did not announce a headline selection but emphasized its commitment to Canadian talent.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats selected eight players in the 2026 CFL Draft, headlined by offensive lineman Jonathan Denis. The additions are expected to strengthen Hamilton's offensive line going into the new season.
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low near 5°C and light north winds of 10 to 15 km/h.
Thursday will bring sunny intervals with a high of 14°C and a low of 6°C. Southwest winds are expected around 20 km/h.