# Quebec-Canada intergovernmental cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/quebec-canada-intergovernmental-cooperation > Updated: 2026-08-11T22:49:56.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Quebec and Canadian governments have moved toward closer cooperation on regulatory and economic matters. On July 20, the two governments reached a principle agreement to streamline environmental assessments for large-scale infrastructure and resource projects, such as mines, ports, and pipelines. This new “one project, one assessment, one decision” process aims to replace duplicate reviews with a single regime. While industry groups have praised the move for providing greater predictability, some scientists and environmental organizations have expressed concerns regarding the potential impact on Indigenous rights and environmental safeguards. Following this regulatory alignment, high-level political activity has focused on regional economic development. Federal and provincial officials, including the Federal Finance Minister and the Quebec Premier, have engaged in meetings and roundtables to discuss infrastructure, economic growth, and local dossiers in regions such as Saguenay and Montreal. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Quebec and Canadian officials hold meetings on economic development Quebec officials and Canadian federal ministers are conducting a series of visits to Saguenay and Montreal to discuss economic development, infrastructure, and regional health services. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quebec-and-canadian-officials-hold-meetings-on-economic-development ### 2026-07-21: Quebec and Canada sign agreement to streamline environmental assessments for major projects Quebec and Canada agreed to replace duplicate environmental reviews with a single Quebec-led assessment for large projects, sparking mixed responses from industry, officials and environmental groups. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quebec-and-canada-sign-agreement-to-streamline-environmental-assessments-for-major-projects --- Cite as: Quebec-Canada intergovernmental cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/quebec-canada-intergovernmental-cooperation