Quebec to give cities $200M for public transit. But that won't cover shortfall
Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault met with mayors and transit agency representatives Monday afternoon to discuss financing.
Source: cbc.ca
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Montreal water taxis are relaunching this month — Here's where you can catch one
The Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) is steering Montrealers away from traffic jams this month and onto the scenic St. Lawrence River with the launch of the 2024 river shuttle season. The water taxis serve as a full-fledged commuter service, designed to make city travel smoother and more enjoyable.
Source: mtlblog.com
Quebec's cities say SAAQ charges 'prohibitive' fees to collect taxes
"It does not work. So it’s clear that it’s going to take some adjustments,” says the president of the Union des municipalités du Québec.
Source: montrealgazette.com
Quebec municipalities speaking out against vehicle registration tax
Municipalities are criticizing "prohibitive" administrative costs associated with the registration tax intended to finance public transport.
Source: montreal.ctvnews.ca
Hitachi Energy to invest more than $100 million to manufacture transformers in Canada
To help meet the demand for transformers, the Government of Quebec is helping with funding of a testing facility as well as an engineering and design center.
Source: pv-magazine-usa.com