The governments of Canada and Quebec are safeguarding public health and helping protect the province's waterways by investing in projects that will help ensure water and wastewater systems in the province are up to date and efficient. The Town of Danville will soon have access to renewed drinking water and sewer systems thanks to funding from the governments of Canada and Quebec.

“The Government of Canada is proud to invest in these projects, which will provide Danville residents with access to modern reliable water and wastewater services. We will continue working closely with our partners to make strategic infrastructure investments that protect the environment and preserve public health while promoting economic prosperity and the creation of well-paid middle-class jobs.”

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“By supporting projects like these, our government is demonstrating its commitment to making lasting improvements to public and community infrastructure. This investment will allow the City of Danville—a tourist city well-known for its exceptional heritage and for the importance it places on culture—to provide residents with reliable infrastructure that will help ensure it can offer citizens durable public services, while also contributing to the City’s objective of attracting and retaining citizens.”

Karine Vallières, MNA for Richmond and Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier (youth), on behalf of Martin Coiteux, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Security and Minister Responsible for the Montreal Region

“I am very pleased with the governments’ support for this project, which will allow us to renew our infrastructure and provide essential services to the community. Having high-quality water is paramount.”

Michel Plourde, Mayor of Danville

• The federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) provides more than $2 billion each year to Canadian municipalities, which represents a long-term, ongoing, predictable and indexed source of funding. Funds are paid out twice a year in July and November.

• As part of the GTF Administrative Agreement, the Government of Canada’s contribution represents 70.8% of eligible costs, while Quebec’s contribution is 29.2%.

• 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 Quebec’s municipal infrastructure over the next 10 years.

Associated Links

• Investing in Canada, the Government of Canada’s new $180-billion infrastructure plan
• Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec
• For more information on the federal Gas Tax Fund and Quebec’s contribution for 2014–2018
• Quebec’s 2017‒2027 Infrastructure Plan

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

Marie-Ève Pelletier
Director of Communications and Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy,
Minister of Public Security and
Minister Responsible for the Montreal Region
Tel.: 418-691-2050

Jacynthe Bourget
Political attachée
Office of the MNA for Richmond, and
Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier (youth)
Tel. : 819 839-3326

Information:

Infrastructure Canada
Tel.: 613-960-9251
Toll-free: 1-877-250-7154
E-mail: infc.media.infc@canada.ca
Twitter: @INFC_eng
Website: Infrastructure Canada

Pierre-Luc Lévesque
Media Relations
Communications 
Department of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy
Department of Public Security
Tel.: 418-691-2015, ext. 3746

Chantale Dallaire
Communications Coordinator
Town of Danville
Tel. : 819 839-2771