Ontario Construction News staff writer
The federal government, along with the Province of Québec, has revealed a significant infrastructure partnership that will channel nearly $10 billion into projects across the province over the next ten years. This marks one of the largest commitments to infrastructure in Québec’s history.
Funds will be allocated through the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) and the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) to enhance housing, healthcare, education, community facilities, and public transit initiatives throughout the province.
“Canada’s infrastructure must grow at the speed and scale of our ambition,” Prime Minister Mark Carney stated. “By working closely with Québec, we’re strengthening communities, supporting critical infrastructure growth and sustainability, and securing a prosperous future for Québecers.”
According to the agreement, Ottawa will contribute over $2.5 billion over 10 years via the BCSF to aid in building and improving housing units, post-secondary campuses, and community centers. Additionally, there will be an extra $1 billion from the federal government within three years for upgrading hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care facilities, and medical schools across Québec.
The public transit sector will receive a significant portion of this funding-over $6 billion throughout the next decade-comprising $4.4 billion from the newly formed Strong Transit Fund along with an additional $1.3 billion in baseline transit financing.
The government also introduced a $400 million Zero Emission Transit Fund aimed at backing 11 projects designed to speed up transit electrification in the province. This funding will assist municipalities in deploying electric buses as well as establishing charging stations as part of wider efforts to cut down transportation emissions.
A notable project is Tram Cité in Québec City which will be supported by the Strong Transit Fund. This proposed transit system is expected to play a key role in enhancing public transportation options within the provincial capital.
Kiewit, with support from CIMA+, was chosen last month to handle underground utility relocation work on René-Lévesque Boulevard and 1st Avenue in Québec City. This work is set to prepare two vital downtown corridors for the upcoming tramway.
“Our government continues to invest in essential infrastructure across Canada, including here in Québec, building at a speed and scale not seen in generations,” said Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson.
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