Election Jabs, Trade War & Alouettes Upset — Montreal Friday

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

1. Former Montreal priest imprisoned for sexually abusing boys is facing new charges. The man remains in custody as prosecutors have laid additional charges, according to the report.
2. Montreal massage therapist charged with voyeurism; police are seeking potential victims. Montreal police say charges were laid and investigators are asking anyone who may have been filmed to contact them.

🏛️ Government & Politics

1. Quebec campaign Day 2 pivots to taxes, parental leave and the U.S. trade war. Parti Québécois leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon promised a 20% cut to business taxes and attacked the cancelled Northvolt plant that cost Quebec up to $2.9 billion in pledged financing.
2. U.S. tariff fight is reshaping voter priorities in Quebec ahead of Oct. 5. National Bank reported Quebec faces the highest effective tariff rate on exports among provinces, shifting debate from sovereignty to trade for some voters.
3. Montreal company moves production north as tariffs bite; The Unscented Company faces $150,000 in tariff costs by end of 2026. Founder Anie Rouleau said her firm already makes 80% of stock in Canada and will boost local sourcing despite short‑term higher costs.

🏈 Sports

1. Winnipeg Blue Bombers stunned CFL‑leading Montreal Alouettes 44-28; Bombers improve to 6-5. Zach Collaros threw 26-for-32 for 324 yards and two TDs as Winnipeg handed Montreal its first losses in three straight games versus Winnipeg.
2. Jacques Doucet, the former voice of the Montreal Expos, has died at 86. The long-time announcer's death at age 86 was reported in the obituary.

🎨 Community & Culture

1. Wilensky’s Light Lunch keeps drawing Montrealers with its single iconic sandwich order. The profile recalls the diner’s enduring practice of a mustard-only sandwich order as part of its lasting charm.
2. Sean Fraser welcomes U.S. decision on withdrawing positions on language and culture, Quebec reacts. Federal minister's response came after Washington adjusted its stance on language and cultural issues.

📰 Also Today

• Man dead after collision involving heavy vehicle in Sainte-Angèle-de-Mérici, Que.
• Quebec leaders hit campaign trail Day 2, focus shifting to regions around Montreal.
• Explainer: How Quebec’s electoral map has changed since the last election, including new ridings.
• Quebec faces calls to reform French exemption process after autistic student was denied.
• Indigenous leaders condemn U.S. move to rename Lake Ontario; Wendat Grand Chief Pierre Picard protested.