Canada and Quebec support move of Télévision De Charlevoix Ouest to new building

BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, QC, May 7, 2018 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that cultural infrastructure plays a key role in developing dynamic communities and promoting Canadian and Quebec heritage.

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Caroline Simard, Member of the National Assembly for Charlevoix–Côte-de-Beaupré and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Tourism, today announced that the governments of Canada and Quebec will each invest just over $7,800 to undertake diverse work at the former convent, the Petites Franciscaines de Marie old.

The project involves renovating the convent to accommodate the Charlevoix-Ouest Television (TV-CO) station. Work involves replacing the flooring, redoing the plumbing, and updating the electrical system. Once completed, the Town of Baie-St-Paul will be able to offer residents community broadcasting and production facilities dedicated to media arts that will contribute to its cultural growth, all in a heritage building.

This financial support comes from the New Building Canada Fund, Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component—Small Communities Fund. The City of Baie-Saint-Paul will also invest just over $7,800 to bring the total government and municipal investment up to over $23,500.

Quotes

"Investing in public infrastructure helps build strong communities and support economic growth. The work to renovate the former convent will allow TV-CO to offer the public better, more accessible services, contributing to the cultural development of Baie-St-Paul and the surrounding areas."

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

"The financial assistance announced today will enable Charlevoix-Ouest Television to continue its work to adapt its facilities in the former convent. TV-CO is a community media outlet which plays a key role in disseminating information in the region. Our government is investing in communities to maintain and develop quality infrastructure. By doing so, we are ensuring better access to culture throughout Quebec."

Caroline Simard, Member of the National Assembly for Charlevoix–Côte-de-Beaupré and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Tourism

"I am pleased to receive confirmation of this funding. It will enable the Télévision Communautaire de Charlevoix to maintain a dynamic presence in our territory and contribute to the development of our community."

Jean Fortin, Mayor of Baie-Saint-Paul

Quick Facts

• 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 (PDF Version):
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/site/alt-format/pdf/plan/icp-pic/IC-InvestingInCanadaPlan-ENG.pdf

Investing in Canada plan project map: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.html

Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/index-eng.html

Smart Cities Challenge: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/cities-villes/index-eng.html

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SOURCE Infrastructure Canada

Brook Simpson: Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Tel.: [phone]; Lucie Hotte, Political Attaché, Office of the MNA for Charlevoix-Côte-de-Beaupré and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Tourism, Tel.: [phone]; For information: Infrastructure Canada, Tel.: 613‑960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154; Media Relations Team, Communications Branch, Quebec Department of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy and the Department of Public Safety, Tel.: [phone], ext. 3746

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