Politics

By suspending MNA Marwah Rizqy, Quebec Liberal Party (QLP) Leader Pablo Rodriguez has appointed Pontiac MNA André Fortin as the new parliamentary leader of the Official Opposition, which is currently facing another internal crisis. Rodriguez made this decision after Rizqy, the MNA for Saint-Laurent, dismissed her chief of staff, Geneviève Hinse — a close ally […]

Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel discusses the 2025 Federal Budget and the modernization of the public service Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel spoke about the tabling of the 2025 federal budget, which she says focuses on responsible choices — “fewer unnecessary expenses and generational investments to build a more self-sufficient economy.” “Today, because of the […]

Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel issued a statement expressing her support for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s launch of a national industrial strategy and new measures to assist Canadian workers and businesses in the face of President Trump’s tariffs. “These initiatives are essential for our region. Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi relies on a diversified economy where agriculture, forestry, […]

With municipal elections fast approaching, the Municipality of the Village of Fort-Coulonge has released its official election notice. In the announcement, returning officer Pierre Vaillancourt states that the position of mayor and four council seats are open. Interested candidates may submit their nominations between September 19 and October 3. If more than one person seeks […]

The next meeting of the Council of Mayors of the Pontiac MRC will take place tomorrow evening (August 20). It may be the second-to-last meeting chaired by MRC Warden Jane Toller, who announced last month that she would not be seeking another mandate. Council meetings for the TNO and MRC are usually held on the […]

The Member of Parliament for Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi, Sophie Chatel, welcomed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement aimed at strengthening and modernizing Canada’s softwood lumber industry. The plan includes up to $700 million in loan guarantees to support the restructuring and modernization of companies, as well as $50 million for the training and upskilling of more than […]

In a press release sent to the media, Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi, welcomed her government’s announcement that Canada would recognize Palestine as a sovereign state, a position she says she has long defended within the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs. “This decision is historic. It is a strong, necessary, and hopeful […]

In June, the Quebec Municipal Commission (CMQ) announced that it was conducting a performance audit of the code of ethics and professional conduct of around twenty municipalities throughout the province. Among the municipalities selected for analysis was the Municipality of Pontiac, located in the MRC des Collines. The objective of this work is to assess […]

This story has been updated from its original version.  Pontiac Warden Jane Toller announced earlier today (July 23) that she will not be seeking a third term in this fall’s municipal elections. Toller made the announcement at a press conference at her bed and breakfast the Spruceholm Inn, with several local media outlets. Toller was […]

MRC Pontiac’s economic development department has released the latest unredacted Fond régions et ruralité (FRR) component 2 report, along with one that was sought through an access to information request filed in May. The FRR is a provincial envelope that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs (MAMH) distributes for MRCs to divvy up within their region, […]