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.

“The many public transit projects announced today will help improve commute times, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance the overall user experience, preparing Trois-Rivières for future growth. The Government of Canada is investing in projects that help create sustainable communities, while promoting economic development and the growth of the middle class.”

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice—Champlain and Minister of International Trade, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“The Government of Quebec’s investment, together with that of the Government of Canada and the municipalities, will greatly improve transit fluidity and the user experience. These many projects will contribute to Trois-Rivières’ economic growth while improving air quality and quality of life. These environmentally responsible alternatives to automobile travel will make Trois-Rivières an ideal choice for families and workers seeking a modern, sustainable and safe lifestyle.”

Julie Boulet, Minister Responsible for the Mauricie Region

“The Société de transport de Trois-Rivières warmly thanks the governments of Canada and Quebec for the award of these important grants, which will enable the STTR to pursue its objectives of updating the public transit service for Trois-Rivières residents’. Innovation in the development and improvement of the customer mobility experience are objectives that we are currently pursuing in the development of our new transport plan 2018. This important financial assistance will certainly help us. "

André Noël, President of the Société de transport de Trois-Rivières

• 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.

• To support public transit, Budget 2017 is allocating $25.3 billion. This amount includes $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank. 

• 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. 

Related Products

• Backgrounder: The governments of Canada and Quebec support improved transit services in Trois-Rivières

Associated Links

• Government of Canada’s $180-billion+ infrastructure plan in Budget 2017
• Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec
• Public Transit Infrastructure Fund
• Quebec Infrastructure Plan

Kate Monfette
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613 301-0894

Catherine Pellerin
Human Resources, Communications and Partnership Advisor
Société de transport de Trois-Rivières
819 373-4533, ext 259

Chantal Carignan
Regional Policy Advisor
Office of the Minister of Tourism and the Minister Responsible for the Mauricie Region
819 538-3349

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