Families in the Chaudière-Appalaches region to enjoy improved community spaces for a better quality of life
News Release
Government of Canada invests more than $3,000,000 to support improvements to 31 community infrastructures
January 22, 2018 – Lévis, Quebec – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Families in the Chaudière-Appalaches region will enjoy improved recreational spaces and modernized community facilities thanks to $3,046,309 investment from the Government of Canada. The amounts granted are in addition to investments from other partners, for a combined total of more than $8,6M for 31 community infrastructure improvement projects in the region.
The contributions were announced today by Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance, acting on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED.
The funding for the Chaudière-Appalaches communities will support 31 different projects, including the redevelopment of community spaces, children’s playgrounds, bike paths, hiking trails, community centres and arenas.
The investment was made under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150), a $300 million fund that was established to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary through investments in community spaces that bring Canadians together. Up to $63.5 million of this amount will be invested in Quebec.
Quotes
“This investment is part of a community construction project celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary. There is no better way to mark this milestone than to celebrate the places that bring us together—the places that allow us to stay fit, unwind and connect with our friends and neighbours. That is how we establish the bonds of common understanding and friendship in a country where people come from every corner of the world. The values of openness, diversity and inclusion that define all Canadians are forged in our community spaces.”
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED
“The financial support we provide for our communities clearly shows our commitment to fostering sustainable growth and prosperity in Canada. By improving community infrastructure, as these wonderful projects aim to do, we are enhancing the vitality of our communities and helping ensure a higher quality of life for residents of all ages.”
Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert in the House of Commons and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance
“This contribution enables us to improve community services for local residents and provide facilities that are directly tailored to their needs. Thanks to this major funding, we can nurture new initiatives, create a community-building environment and, especially, support the vitality and engagement of our community.”
Gilles Lehouillier, Mayor of Lévis
Quick Facts
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Since its creation in 2015, CIP150 has invested nearly $61M in more than 470 projects contributing to the vitality of Quebec’s communities.
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CED is one of the six regional development agencies under the responsibility of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.
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