In support of recreational and sports infrastructure
Brossard, Quebec,May20 2022. – The governments of Canada and Quebec are working together to provide Quebecers with access to safe, sustainable facilities that promote sports and recreational activities in our communities.
Today, Isabelle Charest, Minister for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, announced financial assistance of over $1.9 million for the construction of a new intergenerational refreshment area at Victorin Park. For the occasion, she was accompanied by the Mayor of Brossard, Doreen Assaad.
The project involves the construction of an intergenerational refreshment area in Victorin Park to replace the existing outdated aquatic facilities. The work consists mainly of demolishing existing facilities, rebuilding a service building, a main pool, a water play area and concrete beaches, and creating areas for relaxation and landscaping.
To carry out this project, the Government of Canada is providing $992,958 under the Community, Cultural and Recreational Infrastructure component of the Invest in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), and the Government of Quebec is providing $992,958 under the Programme d’aide financière aux infrastructures récréatives et sportives (PAFIRS). This new infrastructure will contribute to the vitality and development of the Brossard community and the region as a whole.
Quotes :
“The construction of new aquatic facilities in Brossard’s Victorin Park will allow young and old alike to cool off, have fun outdoors and socialize. This is great news for the people of Brossard! In partnership with the provinces and municipalities, our government is investing in recreational and sports infrastructure to build vibrant, inclusive communities.”
Alexandra Mendès, Member of Parliament for Brossard-Saint-Lambert, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities
“Access to modern, high-quality recreational and sports infrastructures is a priority for our government. We provide Quebecers with quality facilities offering a wide variety of activities and equipment. This contributes to the maintenance of good physical and mental health for the entire population. I’m very proud to know that, once again, this new, modern and adapted infrastructure will meet the needs of the entire community.”
Isabelle Charest, Minister for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women
“I’m very pleased with the investments announced today for my riding. Like everyone else in Quebec, I want my community to have access to modern, high-quality recreational and sports facilities. I’m convinced that Brossard’s young people, families and even seniors will also be delighted with the refreshment area project. Thanks to the new facilities, we’ll be able to create a gathering place for citizens to socialize, while cooling off during the summer heat. This is great news!
Simon Jolin-Barrette, Minister of Justice, Minister responsible for the French Language, Minister responsible for Laicity and Parliamentary Reform, Minister responsible for the Montérégie region, Government House Leader and MNA for Borduas
“I’m delighted to have been awarded this grant to bring the Victorin Park pool and facilities up to much-needed standards! This sum will lighten the investment burden on Brussel’s taxpayers, enabling us to carry out other projects to improve our parks and green spaces, which are at the heart of the quality of life in our neighbourhoods.”
Doreen Assaad, Mayor of Brossard
Quick facts :
- The project unveiled today joins the 176 recreational and sports infrastructure projects already announced in Quebec for 2021, representing total joint contributions of $294 million.
- Under the CIIP, the federal government plans to invest more than $7.5 billion in Quebec between 2018 and 2028. The purpose of the Invest in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Integrated Bilateral Agreement is to implement the ICIP in Quebec, and to establish the terms, obligations and commitments of the parties.
- The allocation to the PIIC and PAFIRS programs of a residual envelope of $60 million, provided in equal parts by the governments of Canada and Quebec, will bring joint investment in recreational infrastructure to $354 million.
- The Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec is responsible for implementing the Recreational Infrastructure subcomponent of the Community, Cultural and Recreational Infrastructure component of the EBI.
- Since 2018, the Quebec government has supported the deployment of 1,281 sports, recreational and outdoor infrastructure projects through various programs, with total investments of over $617 million.
- As of today, the Ville de Brossard is contributing $4,042,717 to this project.
Related links :
Map of Invest in Canada projects
Federal investment in infrastructure projects in Quebec https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/investments-2002-investissements/qc-fra.html
Financial assistance program for recreational and sports infrastructures
Quebec Infrastructure Plan 2022-2032
Sources :
Jean-Sébastien Comeau
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Office of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc
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