Today, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant. and Mathieu Lacombe, Quebec Minister of Culture and Communications, Minister Responsible for Youth and Minister Responsible for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region and the Outaouais Region, accompanied by France-Élaine Duranceau, Minister Responsible for Housing and Member of the National Assembly for Bertrand, announced joint funding of $2,337,300 for the construction of the Alice-Quintal Library in Rawdon.
The project involves the transformation and expansion of the old hardware store into a library. This new and modern infrastructure will offer the community a renewed place of learning, exchange and sharing of cultural experiences.
The Government of Canada is investing $1,168,650 in this project through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Quebec is also investing $1,168,650 in this project through its Cultural Infrastructure Development Assistance Program (PADIC). The City of Rawdon is contributing $3.1 million.
By investing in infrastructure, the governments of Canada and Quebec are growing our economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of citizens.
