Federal investments totalling more than $217 million will be made to support high-impact community infrastructure projects across the province.
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, along with Eric Girard, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for Infrastructure, accompanied by Marie‑Gabrielle Ménard, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga-Rosemont‑Est and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), are announcing an agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec for the delivery of a $98M envelope from the Local Impact Stream (LIS) of the Government of Canada's Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF). Under the terms of this agreement, the Government of Quebec will match the contribution made by the Government of Canada, for a total joint investment of up to $196 million.
In a global economic climate in full transformation, the Government of Canada is investing to strengthen the foundations of a more resilient, more sovereign, more united economy. This agreement with the Government of Quebec will make it possible to build infrastructure that is essential for community prosperity and ensure that each region can contribute fully to Canada's growth and economic success. The funds provided for in the agreement will be used to enhance the funding of projects selected by the Government of Quebec under its programs supporting local infrastructure for cultural activities. The support provided by the Government of Canada will be up to $1 million per project.
The ministers also announced the first three projects that will receive support under this agreement. Montréal's Théâtre Denise-Pelletier, Trois-Rivières' Musée POP and Laval's Bibliothèque Germaine‑Guèvremont will each receive a $1M contribution under the LIS. These investments will make it possible, among other things, to modernize infrastructure and equipment, improve facility accessibility and strengthen the ability of these cultural institutions to pursue their mission, while also contributing to the cultural and community vitality of their area.
