Quebec News | Drop for 2026-10-29

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Quebec Premier Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon skipped the Oct. 26 First Nations–first ministers meeting in Ottawa, saying he’ll prioritize nation‑to‑nation talks in Quebec; a meeting with the AFNQL was set for this week. (winnipegfreepress.com)
ADISQ 2026: Radio‑Canada confirmed main‑gala performances for Nov. 8 and a Recognition award to Diane Tell; Premier Gala artists for Nov. 4 were also reiterated. (vip.version10.ca)
RIDM (Nov. 19–29) unveiled its full 2026 lineup on Oct. 28. (ridm.ca)
Quebec City tramway: the city authorized night/noise works for the René‑Lévesque tunnel‑entrance zone through Dec. 18; TramCité posted fresh work notices. (ville.quebec.qc.ca)
Cross‑border backdrop: President Trump publicly praised Quebec’s new premier (Oct. 27) as Canada deepened outreach to the EU amid the tariff fight; Ottawa says talks with Washington continue. (apnews.com)

Key facts and current state of the topic
- Premier Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon did not attend the Oct. 26 Ottawa summit between premiers and First Nations leaders, citing a preference for direct, nation‑to‑nation meetings in Quebec. His office said he would meet the Assembly of First Nations Quebec–Labrador (AFNQL) this week. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Important context and background information
- The Ottawa meeting was billed as the first of its kind in roughly two decades; Alberta and B.C. also missed it. (globalnews.ca)
Recent developments or changes
- Quebec’s minister responsible for relations with First Nations and Inuit framed the absence as deliberate, with bilateral meetings to follow on Quebec soil. (montreal.citynews.ca)

Key facts and current state of the topic
- Radio‑Canada confirmed main‑gala performances for Sunday, Nov. 8 (ICI TÉLÉ/ICI TOU.TV), and announced a first “Prix Reconnaissance” to Diane Tell; the Industry and Premier Galas air/deliver awards on Nov. 4. (vip.version10.ca)
Important context and background information
- ADISQ previously named Premier Gala performers (Fredz, Alicia Moffet, Cruzito) for Nov. 4 at MTELUS (Télé‑Québec). (adisq.com)
Recent developments or changes
- Broadcasters have posted multi‑platform details; nominations were unveiled Sept. 16. (presse.radio-canada.ca)

Key facts and current state of the topic
- The Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) unveiled its complete 2026 program on Oct. 28; the festival runs Nov. 19–29 with Forum RIDM industry events. (ridm.ca)
Important context and background information
- The lineup features 100+ Quebec and international titles, with multiple premieres and post‑screening dialogues. (ridm.ca)
Recent developments or changes
- Schedules, sections, and press materials are live on RIDM’s site. (ridm.ca)

Key facts and current state of the topic
- An official city order authorizes night/noise works tied to the René‑Lévesque trémie (tunnel entrance) between Oct. 9 and Dec. 18, 2026 (La Cité‑Limoilou). (ville.quebec.qc.ca)
Important context and background information
- TramCité’s latest notices confirm staged closures and underground‑network interventions in the downtown work zone. (tramcite.info)
Recent developments or changes
- Residents and businesses can subscribe to city and TramCité alerts for detours, night work, and access changes as excavation advances. (tramcite.info)

Key facts and current state of the topic
- On Oct. 27, President Trump publicly congratulated Premier Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon; AP reported the new premier has criticized U.S. tariffs and ruled out a near‑term referendum. (apnews.com)
Important context and background information
- On Oct. 29, AP reported PM Mark Carney hosted EU leaders in Montreal, framing closer Canada–EU ties during the U.S. tariff dispute; CETA already removes most bilateral tariffs. (apnews.com)
Recent developments or changes
- Ottawa maintains counter‑tariffs and says talks with Washington continue alongside the 2026 USMCA/CUSMA review track. (apnews.com)