The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that cultural infrastructure plays a key role in developing dynamic communities and preserving Canada's diverse heritage. To improve access to local cultural space and protect its heritage value, the Municipality of L’Islet will receive joint funding from the two governments to restore the Salle des Habitants of L'Islet-sur-Mer.

"Investing in cultural infrastructure helps Canada preserve the experiences of its people and places, and inspires visitors to explore and understand the world around them. The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that strategic investments in public infrastructure—including funding for cultural projects—help support dynamic communities and the creation of job opportunities that help grow the middle class.”

Marc Miller, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

"I am delighted about this project, which will improve our cultural infrastructure, and protect and enhance a heritage building with a view to sustainable development. More broadly, we are contributing to the well-being of the entire Islet community.”

Norbert Morin, Member of the National Assembly for Côte-du-Sud

"I am proud of the success of this project to restore the Salle des Habitants in L’Islet-sur-Mer. The building, classified under the Cultural Heritage Act, which also houses the library, is a valuable historical legacy for our region. Residents will now have a gathering place that will greatly enhance community life in L’Islet.”

André Caron, Mayor of L’Islet

• The Small Communities Fund is a joint federal‒provincial program coordinated by Infrastructure Canada in partnership with the provinces and territories. In Quebec, the Fund is administered by the Quebec Department of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy. The goal of this program is to provide financial support to Canadian municipalities with fewer than 100,000 residents to develop infrastructure that can enhance their cultural, sports, recreational, and tourism assets or safeguard public assets.

• The Government of Canada will provide more than $180 billion in infrastructure funding over 12 years for public transit, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, transportation that supports trade, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

• Budget 2017 proposes $21.9 billion to support social infrastructure in Canadian communities.

Associated Links

• For more information about the government of Canada’s $180-billion+ infrastructure plan in Budget 2017
• Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec
• The New Building Canada Plan
• New Building Canada Fund, Small Communities Fund

Brook Simpson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613 219-0149

Karl Filion
Press Secretary                                              
Office of the Minister of Culture and Communications, and
Minister Responsible for the Protection and
Promotion of the French Language
418 380-2310

Julien Mercier Caron
Press Secretary
Office of the MNA for Côte-du-Sud
418 234-1893

 

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Pierre-Luc Lévesque
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