The governments of Canada and Quebec are pleased to have contributed to the restoration of the Vallée-Jonction railway station, whose 100th anniversary is being celebrated today. They recognize that strategic investments in public infrastructure, including funding for heritage projects, play a key role in helping build vibrant and prosperous communities.

“Our government is proud to have been helped make this restoration work possible and contributed to preserving an important part of Vallée-Jonction’s local heritage. In addition to encouraging residents and visitors to rediscover this 100-year-old building, the project will help build stronger more inclusive communities while creating good jobs that help grow the middle class.”

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“I am proud of our government’s support for this important project for Vallée-Jonction and the Chaudière‑Appalaches region. This investment has helped ensure the municipality’s vitality and development while preserving an iconic building that is part of Quebec’s cultural heritage.”

Dominique Vien, MNA for Bellechasse, Minister Responsible for Labour, and Minister Responsible for the Chaudière-Appalaches Region, on behalf of Martin Coiteux, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Security, and Minister Responsible for the Montréal Region

“I am delighted with the contribution from the governments of Quebec and Canada to redevelop our station, a true symbol of our municipality’s history.”

Réal Bisson, Mayor of Vallée-Jonction

• The Government of Canada will invest more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

• $21.9 billion of this funding will support social infrastructure in Canadian communities.

• 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 (MAMOT). 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

• Government of Canada’s $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
• To read the Federal Gas Tax Fund Agreement between Canada and Quebec
• 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

Florent Tanlet
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister Responsible for Labour, Deputy Government House Leader, and Minister Responsible for the Chaudière-Appalaches Region
Tel.: 418 642-1343

Information:

Infrastructure Canada
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Email: infc.media.infc@canada.ca
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Website: Infrastructure Canada

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