City of Mont-Tremblant families to benefit from a renovated arena for a better quality of life

Government of Canada awards over $146,000 to support this project

CITY OF MONT-TREMBLANT, QC, Sept. 1, 2017 /CNW/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

City of Mont-Tremblant families will enjoy a revamped, spruced-up arena thanks to more than $146,000 in funding from the Government of Canada.

The investment was announced today by David Graham, Member of Parliament for Laurentides‒Labelle, acting on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.

The funding will be used to replace the exterior walls and insulation and to build an awning.

The investment was awarded through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150), a $300 million fund that was established to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary through investments in community spaces that bring Canadians together. Up to $63.5M of this amount will be invested in Quebec.

Quotes
"This investment is part of a community construction project celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary. There is no better way to mark this milestone than to celebrate the places that bring us together—the places that allow us to stay fit, unwind and connect with our friends and neighbours. That is how we establish the bonds of common understanding and friendship in a country where people come from every corner of the world. The values of openness, diversity and inclusion that define all Canadians are forged in our community spaces."

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED

"I am very pleased with CED's support in the region. The federal partnership with the City of Mont-Tremblant is part of Canada's 150th anniversary and complements a number of community projects that have been supported in the area over the past year. The Mont-Tremblant arena is key sports infrastructure, not only for Mont-Tremblant, but also for the entire area."

David Graham, Member of Parliament for Laurentides‒Labelle

Quick facts

• Since its creation in 2015, CIP150 has invested nearly $61M in more than 470 projects contributing to the vitality of Quebec's communities.
• CED is one of the six regional development agencies under the responsibility of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.

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CED — Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program

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SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Karl W. Sasseville, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Tel.: [phone], Media Relations, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Tel.: [phone], Email: [email protected]