Backgrounder: The Governments of Canada and Quebec are supporting two projects to improve water and sewage systems on the Magdalen Islands

Investment of more than $4.4 million

Clean Water and Wastewater Fund

The governments of Canada and Quebec are investing $4,451,396 in two water and wastewater projects to ensure Magdalen Islands residents have access to clean reliable water sources. Funding for these projects was made possible by the signing of a bilateral agreement on July 5, 2016. 

The Government of Canada is contributing $2,681,564, representing 50% of the total eligible costs, and the province is providing $1,789,832. The municipality will provide the remaining funding.

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