Quebec Premier Skips EU Summit, Murder Charges & Market Pain — Montreal Thursday

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

1. Two more suspects charged with 1st‑degree murder in 2022 Montréal‑Nord shooting. Quebec prosecutors added two suspects to the 2022 Montréal‑Nord homicide case, bringing the total charged in the investigation; court dates and identities were not included in the headline. The development advances a long‑running probe into the 2022 shooting in Montréal‑Nord.
2. Montreal police explain day‑long delay in dismantling unit accused of misconduct. Montreal police issued an explanation for a full‑day delay in taking down a unit accused of misconduct; the report outlines operational timing and decisions on that day. The service provided a public account of its actions during the dismantling process.
3. New details emerge in death of 4‑year‑old Inuk girl in Montreal youth protection care. Reporting released new information about the death of a 4‑year‑old Inuk girl who was in the care of Montreal youth protection services; the update includes factual details about the case and the agency's involvement. The coverage continues the public record on the child‑protection investigation.

🏛️ Government & Politics

1. Quebec premier Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon skips Canada‑EU summit in Montreal, sends diplomat Pascal Paradis. Premier St‑Pierre Plamondon stayed away from the two‑day Canada‑EU summit in Montreal Thursday and dispatched Quebec’s chief diplomat Pascal Paradis to represent the province; European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended the summit. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said the federal government would still welcome the premier if he changed his mind.
2. Shannon mayor urges traffic action as military housing expands in Shannon, Que. Shannon’s mayor called for urgent traffic measures while military housing expansion proceeds in Shannon, Quebec; the statement links the housing build‑out to immediate congestion concerns. The demand sets a local political priority tied to the ongoing expansion.

💼 Economy & Business

1. Critics renew concern over Quebec data centre project as U.S. developer cancels open house. Opposition to the Quebec data centre project resurfaced after a U.S. developer cancelled a planned public open house, prompting renewed scrutiny of the proposal and its consultation process. The cancellation intensified local debate over the project’s next steps.
2. Jean‑Talon merchants say Metro extension hurting business, fear they won’t survive construction. Merchants around the Jean‑Talon market report the Metro extension construction is damaging foot traffic and revenues, and some shop owners warned they may not survive the construction period. The complaints highlight business distress tied to the city’s transit project.

📰 Also Today

• Quebec premier meets AFNQL chief for first time since election, meeting occurred Thursday.
• No charges in fatal police shooting in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Que., prosecutors declined charges.
• Daycare worker pleads guilty to 2nd‑degree murder of Quebec City toddler, plea entered in court.
• Dispute over access to Montreal kosher market sparks alleged meat monopoly battle, legal challenge reported.
• Work‑from‑home requests straining Quebec medical system, family doctors say, doctors raised capacity concerns.
• Canada welcomes EU leaders to Montreal for talks on business and clean energy, two‑day summit underway.