Transfer of part of the Gasoline Excise Tax revenue 2010-2014
Quebec City, Quebec, July 13, 2010 – The Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada Minister for La Francophonie and Minister responsible for the region of Quebec, the Honourable Josée Verner, and the Member of the National Assembly for Montmorency, Raymond Bernier, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, Quebec’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, are pleased to announce that 10 municipalities of Montmorency will receive $7,785,682, through the federal-provincial agreement on the transfer of a portion of federal gasoline excise tax revenues and the Quebec government's contribution. These funds will be used for public transit and to carry out major infrastructure projects.
The objective of the federal-provincial agreement on the transfer of a portion of federal gasoline excise tax revenues signed by Quebec and the federal government in 2005 is to provide funding for the renewal of municipal and local infrastructure within a context of sustainable development and particularly for drinking water, wastewater, local road networks, solid waste management and energy efficiency improvements of buildings.
“Our government is proud of its commitment to provide stable, long-term funding to each municipality to provide support for infrastructure projects that will make a difference in the lives of local residents,” declared Minister Verner. “In 2008, our government responded to the call from municipalities by announcing the extension of the Gas Tax Fund and by doubling the transfer to $2 billion per year across the country. This support will help create jobs in the municipalities of the Montmorency region."
“New funding will be available to municipalities during the 2010–2014 period under the Gasoline Excise Tax Fund and from Quebec’s contribution. A total of $2.1 billion in government funding will be available during the term of the program. These new funding measures will help the 10 municipalities of Montmorency to plan their local infrastructure expenditures based on their needs and priorities. It is an excellent opportunity for the municipalities to obtain access to a stable, reliable and predictable source of funding to carry out projects that are essential to the development of our communities and improving the quality of life of residents,” explained MNA Bernier.
Since 2005, Quebec has received $1.151 billion from the Gas Tax Fund, delivered by Infrastructure Canada, in addition to the Quebec government contribution of $475.7 million. During the 2010–2014 period, Quebec can expect to receive total funding of $2.6 billion, with $2.1 billion for drinking water, wastewater and local roads as well as $500 million for public transit. The funds are paid out by the Société de financement des infrastructures locales du Québec (SOFIL).
Contacts:
Jacques Fauteux
Office of the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Canada
613-991-0700
Steeve Arbour
Political Secretary
Office of the MNA for Montmorency
418 660-6870
Jimmy Laforge
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister for La Francophonie and Minister responsible for the region of Quebec
613-941-3663
Caroline Saint-Pierre
Communications Directorate
Quebec Department of Municipal Affairs,
Regions and Land Occupancy
418-691-2015
