Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Shared public spaces are at the heart of communities across Canada. They draw in residents and visitors alike, supporting local businesses and jobs. They are important engines to drive Quebec's economy forward and stimulate community prosperity and well-being. That is why the Government of Canada established the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF), which aims to support communities, cities, and towns across Canada in their development projects to boost social and economic cohesion and help communities recover following the pandemic.
Today, as Saint-Tite-des-Caps inaugurates its new community centre, the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, is announcing a non-repayable contribution of $750,000 for the Municipalité de Saint-Tite-des-Caps for this revitalization project. This support, provided under the CCRF, made it possible to construct a building to house the library, youth centre, and multi-purpose room. These new cultural and recreational spaces will be accessible and adapted to the entire population.
The Government of Canada recognizes that community spaces promote social interaction and physical activity. Providing better access to recreational programs and facilities contributes to the well-being of communities, families, and individuals across the country. The economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of local communities and their shared spaces.
Quotes
"This new community centre is excellent news for the municipality of Saint-Tite-des-Caps. CED's support is a testament to our government's commitment to boost the development of communities of all sizes, across all regions. This project will make it possible revitalize the municipality's downtown core and dynamize local community life, while also offering a gathering place accessible to all residents."
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED
"The municipality and all participants are extremely happy; this project has been on our wish list for ten years. The Government of Canada was the catalyst, with a contribution of $750,000 that enabled us to find partners for a project that has cost over $2,000,000. The theme of our conference, 'Government assistance to spark major projects', finds all its meaning in this wonderful achievement."
Majella Pichette, Mayor of Saint-Tite-des-Caps
Quick facts
- The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) was launched in June 2021. A total of $500 million was granted over two years to Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs), including $107 million to CED to invest in shared and inclusive public spaces in Quebec. The Government of Canada remains committed to investing in shared spaces to make them safer, greener, and more accessible. This in turn stimulates local economies, creates jobs, and improves quality of life for Canadians. This funding helps communities:
- adapt community spaces and assets so that they may be used in complete safety in accordance with local public-health guidelines; and
- build or improve community spaces to encourage Canadians to re-engage in and explore their communities and regions.
- The CCRF was deployed under CED's Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP).
- CED is a key federal partner for regional economic development in Quebec. With its 12 business offices, CED is present to accompany Quebec businesses, supporting organizations and regions into tomorrow's economy.
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