Montreal
Former teacher Robert Luu sentenced to 9 years for sexual abuse of students
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 trade minister meets U.S. trade representative in Montreal
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 announces tax cuts for 75,000 small and medium 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.
Vigilante quietly fills potholes across Montreal streets
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.
CGI reports Q2 profit of $445 million
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.
Tribunal rules Hydro-Quebec union pressure tactics illegal
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.
Quebec gains 350 doctors over past year, college says
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.
Canada
Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.25% amid trade and energy risks
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.
Carney pledges billions to train more workers
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.
Champagne delivers spring update with $4.3 billion for Indigenous health and education
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.
Guilbeault discusses possible changes to airport ownership model
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.
Miller launches $755 million sports investment ahead of global events
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.
Sports
Roughriders select eight Canadians in CFL draft
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.
Tiger-Cats take OL Jonathan Denis with top pick in CFL draft
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.
Weather
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.
