In November 2014, the Department of National Defence (DND) received $452 million for the repair and upgrade of Canadian Armed Forces facilities. Revitalized defence infrastructure across Canada will provide the Canadian Armed Forces with the facilities they need to support troops, military families and Reserve forces. These investments also support operations at home and abroad and ensure the health and safety of our men and women in uniform.
The Department of National Defence has identified an opportunity to perform a number of improvements at its aging Armouries across Canada. Over the next two years, $135 million will be invested in projects to repair roofs, siding, plumbing, and heating and ventilation systems.
The Government will invest nearly $12 million at the following six armouries:
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Bleury – Home of the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada
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Henri-Julien – Home of Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal
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Cathcart – Home of Régiment de Maisonneuve
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Côte-des-Neiges – Home of the Royal Canadian Hussars and the 2nd Field Regiment
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Esplanade – Home of the Canadian Grenadier Guards
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St. Joseph – Home of 51 Field Ambulance
The Government will also invest a total of $2 million at the Montreal Garrison.
The Montreal Garrison is divided into two sectors:
This sector has a strong administrative role. It serves as home to the headquarters of the 2nd Canadian Division, 2nd Canadian Division Support Group, 4 Health Services Group and Command Support Capability.
This industrial sector houses 25 Supply Depot, 202 Workshop Depot, 3 Canadian Support Group, 4 Canadian Forces Movement Control Unit and serves as the headquarters of 34 Canadian Brigade Group, for a total of 16 lodger units.
