The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize the importance of having good recreational infrastructure that encourages people to adopt healthy lifestyles and helps make communities vibrant inclusive places to live.

“Investing in recreational infrastructure is essential to developing individual well-being, community vitality and economic growth. The Pincourt pool improvement project will provide families with a safe modern sports facility where they can stay fit while having fun. Our Government is proud to support projects that promote the development of strong, inclusive and healthy communities."

Peter Schiefke, Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil−Soulanges, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities 

"By supporting renovation projects such as this we are demonstrating our commitment to providing local residents with safe accessible facilities and helping municipalities ensure the durability and quality of their infrastructure. This project in Pincourt will allow residents of the Vaudreuil riding to practice sports and physical activities on a regular basis, encouraging them to adopt active lifestyles."

Marie-Claude Nichols, Member of the National Assembly for Vaudreuil, on behalf of Sébastien Proulx, Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, Minister Responsible for the Capitale-Nationale Region

“We should remember that this pool was built as part of a clean-up exercise at the Pincourt Aquatic Club 47 years ago. By allowing us to rebuild the Parc olympique pool and pavilion, these federal and provincial contributions will allow us to enhance activities offered by the City and Aquatic Club.”

Yvan Cardinal, Mayor of Pincourt

• 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 enhance their cultural, sports, recreational, and tourism assets or safeguard public assets.

• 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. $25.3 billion of this funding will support social infrastructure in Canadian communities.

• Quebec’s 2018-2028 Infrastructure Plan calls for nearly $7.3 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 over $14.3 billion will be invested in municipal infrastructure in Quebec over this period.

Associated links

• Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
• Investing in Canada plan project map
• Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec
• Smart Cities Challenge
• New Building Canada Fund, Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component—Small Communities Fund
• Quebec’s 2018-2028 Infrastructure Plan

Brook Simpson

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

Marie B. Deschamps                                                       
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, and Minister Responsible for the Capitale-Nationale Region
Tel.: 418-644-0664

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