The Governments of Canada and Quebec are supporting two projects to improve water and wastewater systems on the Magdalen Islands Français
MAGDALEN ISLANDS, QC, May 8, 2017 /CNW/ - 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.
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, and Germain Chevarie, Member for Îles-de-la-Madeleine, announced an investment of more than $4.4 million for two water projects in the Municipality of Magdalen Islands under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.
This financial support for the Municipality of Magdalen Islands will contribute to maintaining, renewing or developing their infrastructure to ensure the production and distribution of quality drinking water for residents or the proper disposal and treatment of wastewater. The Government of Canada is investing almost $2.7 million for these projects, and the Government of Quebec is providing almost $1.8 million for a total joint contribution of more than $4.4 million. The municipality will provide the remainder of the funding. These projects are in addition to the three projects already announced in Gaspésie under the CWWF.
The approval of the projects under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund was made possible by the signing of a bilateral agreement between Canada and Quebec in July 2016, which made funding available for water projects across the province.
Quotes
"We are committed to investing in local infrastructure that ensures Canadians and their families have access to modern, reliable water and wastewater services that meet their needs. These new projects on the Magdalen Islands will safeguard the environment and well-being of residents. We will continue working in close collaboration with our partners to ensure we make smart infrastructure investments that help protect the environment and preserve public health, while paving the way for economic growth and for the creation of good-paying middle-class jobs."
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, on behalf of the Honorable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"Thanks to this important investment, the Municipality of Magdalen Islands will be able to complete important projects to meet its needs related to drinking water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. The financial support announced today clearly shows how working in partnership is improving the quality of life of our fellow citizens."
Germain Chevarie, Member for Îles-de-la-Madeleine, on behalf of Martin Coiteux, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Security, and Minister Responsible for the Montréal area
Quick Facts
- Thanks to its base financial assistance rate of 83%, the CWWF is allowing municipalities to invest almost $800 million in infrastructure projects. Over the period of 2016 to 2018, the federal government will provide $363.8 million and the provincial government will provide $300 million for a total joint investment of $664 million. The implementation of the CWWF was made possible by the signing of a bilateral agreement between Canada and Quebec in July 2016, which made funding available for water projects across the province.
- This fund is part of the Investing in Canada plan, the Government of Canada's historic plan that provides more than $180 billion in infrastructure funding to improve public transit, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, transportation that supports trade, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
- Budget 2017 proposed $21.9 billion over 11 years for investments for green infrastructure. This amount includes $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
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Financial details and list of projects
Associated links
Government of Canada's $180-billion+ infrastructure plan in Budget 2017: http://www.budget.gc.ca/2017/docs/plan/chap-02-en.html#Toc477707375
See how investments in the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund are being used in Quebec and across Canada: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/pt-sp/index-eng.html
Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/index-eng.html.
The CWWF financial assistance program:
http://www.mamot.gouv.qc.ca/infrastructures/programmes-daide-financiere/fonds-pour-leau-potable-et-le-traitement-des-eaux-usees-fepteu/
Backgrounder
The Governments of Canada and Quebec are supporting two projects to improve water and sewage systems on the Magdalen Islands
Investment of more than $4.4 million
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund
The governments of Canada and Quebec are investing $4,451,396 in two water and wastewater projects to ensure Magdalen Islands residents have access to clean reliable water sources. Funding for these projects was made possible by the signing of a bilateral agreement on July 5, 2016.
The Government of Canada is contributing $2,681,564, representing 50% of the total eligible costs, and the province is providing $1,789,832. The municipality will provide the remaining funding.
List of new projects
| Location |
Project Name |
Federal |
Provincial |
Anticipated Start |
| Magdalen |
Looping of the Île-du-Havre- |
$896,564 |
$591,732 |
April 30, 2017 |
| Magdalen |
Wastewater interception and treatment – Central sector of |
$1,785,000 |
$1,178,100 |
April 10, 2017 |
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Contacts: Brook Simpson, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Infrastructureand Communities, 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 region of Montréal, 418-691-2050; Noémie Déraspe, Press Secretary, Office for the Member for Îles-de-la-Madeleine, 418-986-4140; For more information: Pierre-Luc Lévesque, Communications, Department of Municipal Affairs, Land Occupancy andPublic Security, 418-691-2015, Extension 3746; Infrastructure Canada, 613-960-9251, Toll free: 1 877 250-7154, Email: [email protected]
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