Quebec Faces Scandals, Costs, and Political Pressure This Week

Quebec is grappling with court cases, data breaches, overruns, and rising homelessness costs.

Quebec doctor convicted of assault and counselling an offence Quebec doctor guilty of assault and counselling a false entry in regulator case Court ruling reveals the details and what happens next at sentencing Oct. 15 Communauto says employeetriggered data breach exposed customer information Communauto data breach exposes member records after employee access probe Several thousand users may be affected; watch for phishing and secure accounts Canadiens extend head coach Martin St. Louis through 2030 Montreal Canadiens extend Martin St. Louis through 202930 after playoff rise See how his steady leadership is fueling the team's rebuild and future success Former Montreal priest’s release revoked after new child pornography charges Parole Board of Canada revokes Brian Boucher’s release after new allegations See the board’s concerns, added restrictions and what happens when the case returns Quebec party leaders prepare for first debate Quebec debate takes center stage as leaders clash on taxes and services See how each party tackles the economy and the province’s future Quebec sees sharp rise in homelessness service costs Quebec homelessness costs hit $95,000 per person as services strain budgets See why experts say more social housing could ease rising municipal pressure Quebec IT project faces scrutiny over possible budget overrun Quebec IT project budget criticism grows as Santé Québec’s SIFA nears $1B See why Fréchette faces pressure after new reports revive SAAQclic concerns Five charged in Montreal jewelry store robbery may be linked to other cases Montreal police probe jewelry store robbery and possible links to other crimes Five suspects face charges as investigators recover stolen jewelry and seek more ties CAQ under pressure over new cost overrun controversy Quebec IT project cost controversy sparks CAQ criticism as estimates near $1B See why the Sante Quebec file is fueling election attacks and debate pressure ExMontreal priest faces stricter release condition