No. H 007/09
For release - January 08, 2009
MONTREAL - The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, announced today that the Government of Canada will invest in a project in the Greater Montreal Area that supports environmentally friendly transportation.
"This is a good example of what our government is doing to keep our economy moving and help our environment," said Minister Paradis. "This project will encourage the use of greener transportation alternatives and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions."
The Agence métropolitaine de transport in the Greater Montreal Area will receive a contribution of up to $125,000 for a project to enhance the delivery of its Allégo program that provides tool kits to private-sector employers wishing to put in place green transportation options for their employees.
"Our government is investing in the economic and environmental future of our country," said Canada's Transport Minister, John Baird. "Projects such as this one will help cut emissions while also stimulating our economy and creating new jobs."
The ecoMOBILITY program works with provinces, municipalities and regional transportation authorities to help develop initiatives that encourage commuters to choose public transit or other alternatives to personal vehicles. Through the program, the government is taking action to find ways to meet transportation needs, reduce costs to Canadians and protect the environment.
This program is part of the Government of Canada's ecoTRANSPORT Strategy, which has three goals: 1) improving the health of Canadians and the environment by reducing the environmental impacts of transportation; 2) contributing to Canada's future prosperity and competitiveness by making critical transportation infrastructure sustainable both economically and environmentally; and 3) promoting an efficient transportation system that supports choice and the high quality of life Canadians expect.
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