The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize the importance of having good recreational infrastructure that encourages people to adopt healthy lifestyles, and contributes to making communities vibrant and inclusive places to live. Thanks to joint government funding, the Municipality of Cantley will benefit from a new community centre, which will enhance residents’ quality while contributing to the growth of sporting activities and enduring community prosperity.

"Recreational infrastructure helps build inclusive communities where families can have fun and get together. Our federal government is proud to be making investments, like this one in Cantley, that improve the quality of people’s lives, while promoting economic prosperity and creating well-paying jobs for the middle class.”

William Amos, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“By supporting construction projects such as this one, we are demonstrating our desire to make safe, accessible facilities available to local residents and help municipalities ensure the durability and quality of their infrastructure. The realisation of this project in Cantley will allow Outaouais residents to engage in regular sports and physical activities, promoting the adoption of active lifestyles.”

Stéphanie Vallée, Minister of Justice and Minister responsible for the Outaouais Region, on behalf of Sébastien Proulx, Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, Minister of Families and Minister Responsible for the Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine region

“Thanks to the Small Communities Fund, this major investment is an unprecedented opportunity for Cantley! It will allow us to develop quality community services for our residents. The construction of a multifunctional community centre will also provide a central hub and gathering point, reinforcing a sense of belonging.”

Madeleine Brunette, Mayor of Cantley

• The Small Communities Fund is a joint federal-‒provincial program coordinated by Infrastructure Canada in partnership with the provinces and territories. In Quebec, the Fund is administered by the Quebec Department of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy. The goal of this program is to provide financial support to Canadian municipalities with fewer than 100,000 residents to develop infrastructure that can enhance their cultural, sports, recreational, and tourism assets or safeguard public assets.

• The Government of Canada will provide 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.

• Budget 2017 proposes $21.9 billion to support social infrastructure in Canadian communities.

Associated Links

• For more information about the government of Canada’s $180-billion+ infrastructure plan in Budget 2017
• Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec
• The New Building Canada Plan
• New Building Canada Fund, Small Communities Fund

Brook Simpson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-219-0149

Marie B. Deschamps
Press Secretary                                              
Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, Minister of Families and
Minister Responsible for the Region of Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
418 644-0664

Isabelle Marier St-Onge
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Justice, Procurer General of Quebec,
and Minister Responsible for the Outaouais Region
418 643-4210
 

For information:
 

Infrastructure Canada
613‑960-9251
Toll free: 1-877-250-7154
Email: media@infc.gc.ca
Twitter: @INFC_eng
Website: Infrastructure Canada

Pierre-Luc Lévesque
Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs, Land Occupancy, and Public Security
418‑646-6777, ext 3746