This report covers the suspension of about 100 research projects at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute after a flood damaged four laboratories. Members of the Québec solidaire party denounced the government's failure to follow through on promised upgrades for the facility and demanded a clear timeline for the repairs. Professionals at the institute described the flood as just a glimpse of the building's deeper issues, citing ongoing pest infestations and heating failures. One scientist noted that millions of dollars in research equipment was lost and that the building would remain closed for several months.

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Douglas Institute flood halts dozens of research projects as Québec solidaire slams government inaction

February 5, 2026
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