Backgrounder: Over $5M from Government of Canada to revitalize communities in Bas‑Saint‑Laurent region
Backgrounder
Rimouski, Quebec, August 26, 2022 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 26, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient communities, and their respective projects.
Summary
- 24 projects supported by CED
- $5,068,295 in non-repayable financial contributions from CED
- Distribution of total amounts by Regional County Municipality (RCM):
- MRC de La Matapédia: $1,978,223
- MRC de La Matanie: $1,039,469
- MRC de Kamouraska: $837,796
- MRC de La Mitis: $824,100
- MRC de Témiscouata: $202,707
- MRC Rivière-du-Loup: $100,000
- MRC Les Basques: $86,000
- The funding is provided through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund.
Details
| RCM | Municipality | Funding recipient | Activities funded by CED | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MRC de La Matapédia |
Albertville, Causapscal and Lac-au-Saumon |
The aim of the project is to build three walapini-type community greenhouses to support green projects in the municipalities of Albertville, Causapscal and Lac-au-Saumon. These facilities will enable the three communities to learn about growing vegetables and increase accessibility to healthy food throughout the year. Albertville has been mandated to lead the project. CED’s support will be used to build the greenhouses and cover professional fees. |
$656,582 |
|
|
MRC de La Matapédia |
Amqui |
The aim of the project is to rebuild the J.‑Napoléon-Pérusse pedestrian and cycling bridge. CED’s support will be used to demolish the old structure and install a new free‑standing bridge straddling the Rivière Matapédia. |
$359,284 |
|
|
MRC de La Matapédia |
Lac-au-Saumon |
The aim of the project is to improve outdoor spaces and a baseball field. CED’s support will be used to complete excavation work; install a lighting system, gates, benches, a ball stop, bleachers, a scoreboard, and a shelter with toilets; acquire and install play structures and street furniture; and cover professional fees. |
$354,729 |
|
|
MRC de La Matapédia |
Sayabec |
The aim of the project is to build a park with play structures, street furniture, water games, and a toilet block. CED’s support will enable the Municipality to make these acquisitions and proceed with landscaping of the park. |
$240,148 |
|
|
MRC de La Matapédia |
Amqui |
The aim of the project is to improve three sections of the cycling trail. CED’s support will be used to repair and expand the cycling trail and do paving. |
$142,500 |
|
|
MRC de La Matapédia |
Saint-Léon-le-Grand |
The aim of the project is to build five rest areas. CED’s support will be used to develop trails, acquire and install street furniture, and do landscaping. |
$86,681 |
|
|
MRC de La Matapédia |
Sainte-Irène |
Alliances forestières Nemtayé |
The aim of the project is to build a dome to store biomass used to heat greenhouses and to upgrade two greenhouses serving the community in order to support green projects in Sainte-Irène. CED’s support will be used to build the dome and install a circulator system, ventilation system, lighting, cloth covering, and door reinforcements. |
$69,681 |
|
MRC de La Matapédia |
Sayabec |
The aim of the project is to build an agora with a stage and a rest area in the village centre. CED’s support will be used to install the stage, children’s games, and street furniture. |
$68,618 |
|
|
MRC de La Matanie |
Saint-Ulric |
The aim of the project is to expand the Saint‑Ulric community centre to revitalize the municipality’s downtown core. CED’s support will cover most of the expansion costs. |
$750,000 |
|
|
MRC de La Matanie |
Matane |
The aim of the project is to build a community farm for La Matanie residents. CED’s support will be used to construct the main building, community reception area, greenhouse, henhouse, hives, and water access system. |
$264,808 |
|
|
MRC de La Matanie |
Sainte-Félicité |
The aim of the project is to upgrade the community centre. CED’s support will be used to complete the kitchen renovation work. |
$24,661 |
|
|
MRC de Kamouraska |
Saint-Pacôme |
The aim of the project is to upgrade the Les Jardins du Clocher multi-purpose community centre. CED’s support will be used to acquire a vertical vegetable production unit and complete renovation work (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, window restoration). |
$358,353 |
|
|
MRC de Kamouraska |
Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska |
The aim of the project is to upgrade Camp musical Saint-Alexandre’s community and waterfront facilities. CED’s support will be used to cover all project costs, including the acquisition and installation of a wheeled service building with toilets; the renovation of the reception building; improvements to trails, a culvert and a hebertism trail; the development of a belvedere, platforms and parking; the acquisition and installation of floating platforms; as well as professional fees and equipment rentals. |
$318,000 |
|
|
MRC de Kamouraska |
La Pocatière |
The aim of the project is to upgrade Club FADOQ La Pocatière’s community centre. CED’s support will be used to update the service counter, stairs and paint and improve soundproofing. |
$53,000 |
|
|
MRC de Kamouraska |
Saint-Philippe-de-Néri |
The aim of the project is to upgrade sports fields. CED’s support will be used to acquire and install a new lighting system including electrical materials, as well as ball field equipment. |
$46,077 |
|
|
MRC de Kamouraska |
La Pocatière |
The aim of the project is to build an agora at the Jardin floral de La Pocatière. CED’s support will be used to build the agora, purchase street furniture, do landscaping, and cover professional fees. |
$42,366 |
|
|
MRC de Kamouraska |
Saint-André-de-Kamouraska |
The aim of the project is to build a park. CED’s support will be used to build a park that includes outdoor stations with concrete foundations and equipped with swings, benches, garden boxes, sculptures, and quoits and pétanque playing fields. |
$20,000 |
|
|
MRC de La Mitis |
Mont-Joli |
The aim of the project is to upgrade a public park. CED’s support will be used to demolish the existing building; construct a new reception building; acquire and install play structures and street furniture; develop trails with parking, lighting, trees and lawn areas; as well as cover professional fees. |
$750,000 |
|
|
MRC de La Mitis |
Saint-Gabriel-de-Rimouski |
The aim of the project is to upgrade the community centre. CED’s support will be used to insulate and waterproof the building and cover professional fees. |
$61,100 |
|
|
MRC de La Mitis |
Sainte-Angèle-de-Mérici |
Développement socio-économique et touristique Méricien |
The aim of the project is to expand the community garden to improve outdoor spaces. CED’s support for this green project will be used to purchase and install equipment to expand the community garden. |
$13,000 |
|
MRC de Témiscouata |
Pohénégamook |
The aim of the project is to build an outdoor reception area. CED’s support will be used to develop the outdoor area with electric charging stations and street furniture. |
$102,742 |
|
|
MRC de Témiscouata |
Auclair |
The aim of the project is to renovate the outdoor skating rink. CED’s support will be used to complete renovation work, including excavation, the foundation, changing the rink boards, upgrading the lighting system and deck hockey surface, and building a shelter for players. |
$99,965 |
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|
MRC Rivière-du-Loup |
Saint-Cyprien |
The aim of the project is to build a landing stage for pleasure craft. CED’s support will be used to build a landing stage, an access bridge, and a wharf and to cover engineering costs. |
$100,000 |
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|
MRC Les Basques |
Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux |
The aim of the project is to upgrade a park. CED’s support will be used to purchase street furniture, build a belvedere (gazebo), renovate an existing building, develop the park, and repair the volleyball court and parking area. |
$86,000 |
Information
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