Les gouvernements du Canada et du Québec reconnaissent l’importance d’avoir de bonnes infrastructures récréatives qui favorisent l’adoption d’un mode de vie sain, permettent aux collectivités d’être plus inclusives et contribuent à créer des endroits de choix où il fait bon vivre. Grâce à un financement des deux gouvernements, les villes de Sainte-Adèle, de Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac et de Prévost ainsi que les municipalités de Saint-Hippolyte et de Saint-Aimé-du-Lac-des-Îles bénéficieront de nouvelles infrastructures récréatives qui amélioreront la qualité de vie de leurs citoyens, en plus de favoriser leur essor sportif et leur prospérité durable.

“Recreational and community facilities help make our communities places where families can have fun and come together. In addition to helping residents maintain a healthy lifestyle, they have a unifying effect that will contribute to the development of the Laurentides region for generations to come. Our government is proud to be making investments that are improving the quality of people’s lives while contributing to economic growth and the creation of well-paid middle-class jobs.”

David Graham, Member of Parliament for Laurentides-Labelle, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“In supporting construction and renovation projects like these, we are demonstrating our commitment to making safe and accessible facilities available to local residents and helping municipalities maintain the quality and durability of their infrastructure. The projects in Sainte-Adèle, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Saint-Hippolyte, Prévost and Saint-Aimé-du-Lac-des-Îles will enable residents of the Laurentides region to take part in regular sports and physical activities, which will encourage them to adopt a physically active lifestyle.”

Yves St-Denis, MNA for Argenteuil, on behalf of the Honourable Sébastien Proulx, Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, Minister of Families, and Minister Responsible for the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

"We are extremely pleased with the support being provided by the governments of Canada and Quebec for the construction of a sports complex in Sainte-Adèle. Today marks the beginning of the realization of a long-term project that is very close to our hearts. We are delighted to finally be able to announce to residents that they will soon have access to modern sports infrastructure that will allow the entire Pays-d'en-Haut RCM community to get moving and take part in their favorite activities. This project is a great source of pride for Sainte-Adèle and the surrounding municipalities."

Robert Milot, Mayor of Sainte-Adèle

• 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.

• The Government of Canada’s Budget 2017 allocates $21.9 billion to support social infrastructure in Canadian communities.

• Quebec’s 2017-2027 Infrastructure Plan calls for $7 billion in investments in municipal infrastructure under the Quebec Department of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy. When combined with contributions from the Government of Canada and municipalities, this means $15 billion will be invested in municipal infrastructure in Quebec over the next 10 years.

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• Backgrounder : Canada and Quebec support the construction of a new sports complex in Saint-Adèle and the development of four recreational facilities in the Laurentides region

Associated Links

• For more information on the Government of Canada’s $180 billion-plus infrastructure plan in Budget 2017
• Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec
• New Building Canada Plan
• New Building Canada Fund, Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component, Small Communities Fund
• Quebec’s 2017-2027 Infrastructure Plan

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

Karine Rivard                                                    
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Families,
Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports,
Minister Responsible for the Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region
418 644-0664

Mélanie Cayer
Political Attaché
Office of the MNA for Argenteuil
450-562-0785
 

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