Published 07/19/2024 8:14:00 p.m.

Five things to know about Quebec's unique, two-week-long construction holiday

Quebec's annual construction holiday starts on July 21, impacting the region's tourism and roads.
Established in 1970, it mandates two weeks off for construction workers to improve coordination on sites, according to Johanne Brunet.
Nearly 200,000 workers will be on holiday until August 3, receiving over $647 million in vacation pay.

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CTV News

Here are the weekend road closures to start the Quebec construction holiday

Those driving in and around Montreal this weekend should note that multiple routes will be closed to start the construction holiday.

07/19/2024 12:59:28 a.m.·Canada

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Global News

Quebec construction holiday: 5 things to know about the tradition - Montreal

It's a 50-year-old tradition unique to the province that has a major effect on the region's tourism industry — and on its roads.

07/19/2024 8:42:29 p.m.·Toronto, Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press

Five things to know about Quebec's unique, two-week-long construction holiday

MONTREAL – It’s one of Quebec’s many idiosyncrasies that in the dog days of summer, when everyone wishes they were on holiday, virtually the entire construction industry and a good […]

07/19/2024 12:31:40 p.m.·Winnipeg, Canada

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Flin Flon Reminder

Five things to know about Quebec's unique, two-week-long construction holiday

MONTREAL — It's one of Quebec's many idiosyncrasies that in the dog days of summer, when everyone wishes they were on holiday, virtually the entire construction industry and a good chunk of the rest of the province close up shop for two weeks.

07/19/2024 5:31:40 p.m.·Flin Flon, Canada

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Rocky Mountain Outlook

Five things to know about Quebec's unique, two-week-long construction holiday

07/19/2024 5:31:40 p.m.

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The Globe & Mail

Five things to know about Quebec’s unique, two-week-long construction holiday

On Sunday, Quebec’s annual construction holiday will officially begin, where virtually the entire industry and a good chunk of the rest of the province close up shop for two weeks

07/19/2024 6:16:05 p.m.·Canada

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