Montreal
PQ win not a mandate for independence, analysts say
The Parti Québécois secured roughly 28 per cent of the popular vote in last week’s provincial election and fell short of a majority in the National Assembly. Political science professor Daniel Béland of McGill University said support for Quebec independence remains at about 30 per cent, suggesting the result does not constitute a mandate for separation.
Carney rejects Musk’s call for Quebec to leave Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back against comments by Elon Musk, who posted on X that Quebec ‘should separate’ and ‘would be better off.’ Carney said Canada’s future will be decided by Canadians, not by outside voices.
McGill academics warn of AI misinformation during Quebec election
Researchers at McGill University warned that many Quebec voters were exposed to false election information generated by chatbots during the recent provincial campaign. The academics called for greater scrutiny of AI-generated content ahead of future votes.
Canada
Carney vows to press ahead with Alto high-speed rail despite Quebec opposition
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the federal government will continue with the Alto high-speed rail project linking Quebec City and Toronto, even as Quebec’s newly elected government has signalled its opposition. The Parliamentary Budget Officer has estimated the project could cost as much as $113 billion.
Watchdog flags flaws in Carney’s economic plan
A financial watchdog released a report arguing that the federal government has wrongly classified many operating costs as capital expenditures in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s economic plan. Properly accounted for, the watchdog said, the books would show an operating budget deficit.
Canada loses 68,000 jobs in September
Canada shed 68,000 jobs last month, with losses concentrated in the public sector, including education, health care, and social assistance. Steel producer Stelco is also expected to lay off 500 workers in Ontario.
World
Russian strikes kill at least 20 in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region
Russian airstrikes hit residential buildings in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region today, killing at least 20 people, including three children. Ukrainian officials confirmed the strikes targeted civilian areas.
Sports
No sports results available for this edition
There are no Canadian sports results to report today.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 9°C.
Tomorrow brings sunshine and a high of 13°C, with a moderate UV index expected.
