# Quebec regional economic and policy advocacy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/quebec-regional-economic-and-policy-advocacy > Updated: 2026-09-09T18:59:25.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Regional organizations and leaders in Quebec are advocating for various policy reforms to address economic and social stability. In response to trade tensions between Canada and the United States, cultural groups such as the Front commun pour les arts are seeking to increase cultural spending from 1.28% to 3% of state expenditures. Additionally, local leaders in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region have called for reforms to the federal employment insurance system, arguing that seasonal workers face inequitable requirements compared to those in major cities. Addressing labor concerns, the Comité de l’immigration économique du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean is urging the adoption of regionalized economic immigration policies to support the manufacturing sector. Meanwhile, the Fédération québécoise des municipalités is advocating for national policies that encourage the permanent settlement of workers and their families in regional areas to mitigate the pressure on municipal infrastructure caused by rising numbers of commuting workers. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Quebec regional groups urge policy shifts for labor stability Quebec regional groups are calling for new policies to support economic immigration and permanent workforce settlement to combat labor shortages and rising commuting trends. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quebec-regional-groups-urge-policy-shifts-for-labor-stability ### 2026-09-02: Quebec leaders call for cultural funding and insurance reform amid trade tensions Quebec cultural groups and regional leaders are calling for increased funding and employment insurance reform to combat economic risks posed by Canada-US trade tensions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quebec-leaders-call-for-cultural-funding-and-insurance-reform-amid-trade-tensions --- Cite as: Quebec regional economic and policy advocacy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/quebec-regional-economic-and-policy-advocacy