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.

“We are committed to investing in local infrastructure that provides communities with modern, reliable water and wastewater services. This project in Montreal West, in addition to other major work taking place in the region, will help protect the environment and keep our communities healthy.”

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce‒Westmount, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“Today I am proud to announce our government's contribution to the modernization of aging water pipes in Montreal West, my riding. Promoting the growth of an efficient water works network in the Montreal Region is a priority of our Stratégie gouvernementale pour assurer l’occupation et la vitalité des territoires.”

Kathleen Weil, Minister Responsible for Access to Information and the Reform of Democratic Institutions, Minister Responsible for Relations with English-Speaking Quebeckers and Member of the National Assembly for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, on behalf of Martin Coiteux, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Security, and Minister Responsible for the Montréal Region

“I am delighted by the support from the governments of Quebec and Canada for this project, which has allowed the municipality to renew its infrastructure and ensure essential services for the community. In keeping with the objectives set by our administration, the new underground facilities will benefit all Montreal West residents."

Beny Masell, Mayor of Montreal West

• The New Building Canada 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 Government of Canada will invest more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

• ·         $21.9 billion of this funding will support green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

• Quebec’s 2017–2027 Infrastructure Plan calls for $7 billion in investments in municipal infrastructure under the Quebec Department of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy. When combined with contributions from the Government of Canada and municipalities, this means $15 billion will be invested in municipal infrastructure in Quebec over the next 10 years.

Associated Links

• Government of Canada’s $180-billion+ infrastructure plan
• Investing in Canada Project Map
• Smart Cities Challenge
• Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec
• New Building Canada Fund
• Quebec’s 2017–2027 Infrastructure Plan

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

Marie-Ève Pelletier
Director of Communications and
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy,
Minister of Public Security and Minister Responsible for the Montréal Region
Tel.: 418-691-2050

Laurence Thôt
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister Responsible for Access to Information
and the Reform of Democratic Institutions,
Minister Responsible for Relations with English-Speaking Quebeckers, and
MNA for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Tel.: 418-780-4345

For information:

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

Media Relations Team
Communications Branch
Quebec Department of Municipal Affairs and
Land Occupancy and the Department of Public Safety
Tel.: 418-646-6777, ext. 3746