Montreal
Municipal workers rally near city hall, blue-collar strike possible by Monday
White-collar and blue-collar municipal workers held a joint union rally near city hall on Saturday, calling for new collective agreements. The blue-collar union has warned it could launch a labour dispute as early as Monday if a tentative deal is not reached.
South Shore mayors sound alarm over transit cost surge
Mayors on Montreal’s South Shore are pushing for improvements to public transit, pointing to a projected 215 per cent rise in municipal contributions to the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain between 2026 and 2029. They are calling for better local and east-west connections to ease the financial burden on municipalities.
City council to vote on bylaw fining insults against police, municipal workers
Montreal city council is expected to vote this week on a proposed bylaw from Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada’s administration that would impose fines on anyone who insults police officers or other municipal employees. The measure has drawn attention ahead of the vote as the city navigates ongoing labour tensions.
Canada
Parliament returns Monday with budget, trade tensions and new legislation on the agenda
Members of Parliament are heading back to Parliament Hill on Monday for the fall sitting, which is expected to tackle the federal budget, trade tensions with the United States, and new legislation including the ‘Building Canada Strong Act.’ The session is shaping up to be one of the busiest in recent memory.
Liberals set to overhaul Canada Labour Code as Parliament resumes
The Liberal government is expected to introduce significant changes to the Canada Labour Code when Parliament sits Monday. The proposed legislation would streamline collective agreement processes and alter the government’s powers to intervene in strikes and lockouts.
Transport minister won’t guarantee fares stay flat if major airports are privatized
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said Sunday he cannot promise airfare prices will not rise if Canada’s four largest airports — Toronto-Pearson, Montreal-Trudeau, Calgary and Vancouver — are privatized. MacKinnon pledged an improved passenger experience and partial regulation, but stopped short of a price guarantee.
Bat populations recovering in Nova Scotia after White-nose syndrome crisis
Bat populations in Canada, particularly in Nova Scotia, are showing signs of recovery after years of steep decline caused by White-nose syndrome. Researchers say the rebound is encouraging, though populations remain well below pre-outbreak levels.
World
U.S. warns of rapid escalation risk after Houthi missile strike on Riyadh
The United States issued a warning Saturday that hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces could ‘escalate rapidly’ following a missile attack on Riyadh that sparked a fuel tank fire near the city’s airport. Washington urged restraint as regional tensions remained high.
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.
Monday will be cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers, clearing to a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. The high will reach 18°C, with a moderate UV index.
