Canada and Quebec support improved transit service in Quebec’s capital region
News Release
Quebec City, Quebec, July 18, 2017—The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that investing in public transit infrastructure is crucial to economic growth, reducing pollution and creating inclusive communities where everyone has access to public services and job opportunities.
Joël Lightbound, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, and François Blais, Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity and Minister Responsible for the Capitale‑Nationale Region, today announced an investment of over $59.6 million for 32 projects for Quebec City’s Réseau de transport de la Capitale, under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund. The Government of Canada will invest over $33.1 million in these projects, and the Government of Quebec will contribute over $26.5 million. The Réseau de transport de la Capitale will provide the remaining funding.
The projects made possible through this contribution include the acquisition of buses to renew the fleet and the development of regional park and ride areas. Work will also be done to refurbish articulated buses and to improve and develop computer systems to enhance information for travellers. Furthermore, studies will be conducted with a view to providing better service and addressing mobility issues.
Once completed, these projects will improve the performance, efficiency and reliability of the transit system in Quebec’s capital region, as well as make it more inclusive, meeting the community’s immediate needs while preparing for anticipated increases in future ridership.
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“The Government of Canada is investing in projects that contribute to creating sustainable communities, while promoting economic development and the growth of the middle class. The many public transit projects announced today will help improve commute times, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance the overall rider experience, thus preparing Quebec’s capital region for future growth.”
Joël Lightbound, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
“The Government of Quebec’s investment, together with those of the Government of Canada and the municipality, will greatly improve transit flow and rider experience. These many projects will contribute to Quebec’s capital region’s economic growth.”
François Blais, Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity and Minister Responsible for the Capitale‑Nationale Region, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transport Electrification.
“The Réseau de transport de la Capitale wishes to acknowledge the support of the governments of Canada and Québec in the development of public transit infrastructure in the Greater Québec City area. These contributions will be used to enhance the customer experience by acquiring hybrid buses and improving its customer information systems, among other things. They will also help us to lay the groundwork for the future of our transport network and modernize infrastructure such as terminals and Parc-O-Bus.”
Rémy Normand, President of Quebec City’s Réseau de transport de la Capitale
Quick Facts
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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.
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To support public transit, the Government of Canada’s 2017 Budget allocates $23.5 billion. This amount includes $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
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Over the next 10 years, the Government of Quebec plans to invest more than $91.1 billion from the province’s infrastructure plan in health, education and transportation, in order to improve families’ quality of life and create conditions that support innovation and economic growth.
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Brook Simpson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
Tel.: 613-219-0149
Simon Laboissonnière
Officer of the Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity
and Minister Responsible for the Capitale‑Nationale Region
Tel.: 418-643-4810
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