The governments of Canada and Quebec are safeguarding public health and helping protect the province's waterways by investing in projects to ensure that water and wastewater systems in the province are up to date and efficient and meet communities' increasing capacity needs. These investments will also help create jobs and grow the economy.

“This vital investment in Montebello’s water infrastructure reflects the Government of Canada's commitment to ensuring access to sustainable and adequate services for Canadians for years to come. We will continue working in close collaboration with our partners to make smart infrastructure investments that help protect the environment and preserve public health, while paving the way for economic growth and for the creation of good-paying middle class jobs.”

The Member of Parliament for Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation (Quebec), Stéphane Lauzon, on behalf of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi

“Thanks to the federal-provincial agreement for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund, the Municipality of Montebello will be able to complete a project that will meet its needs related to drinking water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. The financial support announced today clearly shows how working in partnership is improving the quality of life of our citizens.”

The MNA for Papineau, Alexandre Iracà, on behalf of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Security and Minister Responsible for the Region of Montréal, Martin Coiteux

• Thanks to its base financial assistance rate of 83%, the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund is allowing municipalities to invest almost $800 million in infrastructure projects. Over the period of 2016 to 2018, the federal government will provide $363.8 million and the provincial government will provide $300 million for a total joint investment of $664.
• This Fund is part of Investing in Canada, the Government of Canada’s historic plan that provides more than $180 billion in infrastructure funding over 12 years for public transit, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, transportation that supports trade, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

Associated Links

• See how many Clean Water and Wastewater Fund projects have been approved in Quebec and across the country
• Government of Canada’s $180-billion+ infrastructure plan
• Federal infrastructure investments in Quebec
• The programme d’aide financière FEPTEU

Brook Simpson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-219-0149
Brook.Simpson@canada.ca

Marie-Ève Pelletier
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Security and Minister responsible for the region of Montréal
418-691-2050

Lynda Léger
Political Attaché
Office of the MNA for Papineau
819-986-9300

For information :

Pierre-Luc Lévesque
Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs, Land Occupancy, and Public Security
418-691-2015, poste 3746

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