​Canada, Québec announce $10 billion infrastructure partnership​

The federal government and Québec announced a landmark partnership to invest nearly $10 billion over the next decade in infrastructure across the province, marking one of the largest federal-provincial infrastructure commitments in Québec’s history.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the investment through the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) and Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) reflects the government’s commitment to infrastructure growth. “Canada’s infrastructure must grow at the speed and scale of our ambition,” Mr. Carney said in a statement. “By working closely with Québec, we’re strengthening communities, supporting critical infrastructure growth and sustainability, and securing a prosperous future for Québecers.”

Through the BCSF, Ottawa will invest more than $2.5 billion over 10 years to build and improve homes, post-secondary campuses, and community centres. An additional $1 billion over three years will upgrade and expand hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centres, and medical schools.

The CPTF allocation totals more than $6 billion over 10 years for public transit infrastructure. This includes $4.4 billion through the new Strong Transit Fund and $1.3 billion through baseline funding. The government also announced a $400 million Zero Emission Transit Fund to support 11 projects accelerating transit electrification, including deployment of electric buses and charging stations across the province.

A key transit project receiving support is the TramCité project in Québec City, which will be funded through the Strong Transit Fund.

Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson said the investment reflects a cooperative federalism approach. “Our government continues to invest in essential infrastructure across Canada, including here in Québec, building at a speed and scale not seen in generations,” he said.

The announcement comes as Ottawa pursues broader infrastructure expansion to support economic growth and regional development across the country.

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