On September 15, 2020, the Québec Government (the
“Government”) will resume its efforts to pass a bill
that would help accelerate the implementation of a designated list
of major construction and infrastructure projects in the
province.
The Government tabled Bill 61, An Act to restart
Québec's economy and to mitigate the consequences of
the public health emergency declared on 13 March 2020 because of
the COVID-19 pandemic (the “Bill”), in June 2020.
The Bill was met with opposition and was not passed before the
Québec legislative session adjourned for the summer. While
the Bill in its current form is subject to further discussion and
may still undergo amendments, the following provides a general
outline of key takeaways that will be of interest for those
operating in the infrastructure sector in Québec, should it
be adopted in its current form.
