Bas-Saint-Laurent families to benefit from upgraded community and outdoor spaces that support a better quality of life

Government of Canada to provide over $1.3 million in funding for 26 community infrastructure improvement projects

SAINTE-ANGÈLE-DE-MÉRICI, QC, Dec. 18, 2017 /CNW/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

Bas-Saint-Laurent families will benefit from safer places for their children to play and enhanced physical fitness spaces thanks to 26 non‑repayable financial contributions totalling $1,344,334 from the Government of Canada.

The funding was announced today by Rémi Massé, MP for Avignon–La Mitis–Matane–Matapédia, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED.

The investments were granted under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150), a $300 million fund established to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary through investments in the community spaces that bring Canadians together.

Quotes

"I am pleased that Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions is supporting these 26 projects, which will benefit families in a number of Avignon–La Mitis–Matane–Matapédia communities and across the rest of Bas-Saint-Laurent. The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program aims to maintain and upgrade our community infrastructure so that Canadians and their families can enjoy cultural, sports, recreational and leisure activities for many years to come."

Rémi Massé, MP for Avignon–La Mitis–Matane–Matapédia

"This investment targets a community building project to celebrate Canada's 150^th anniversary. And what better way to mark this milestone than by celebrating the places that bring us together—the places that allow us to stay fit, unwind and connect with our friends and neighbours. That's 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

Quick facts

• Since its creation in 2015, the CIP 150 has provided almost $61M in funding for over 470 projects that support the vitality of Quebec 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.

Related document

For more information about the 26 projects, see the related backgrounder.

Backgrounder

Proponent	Contribution – Investment – Description of the project
Municipality of Saint-Cyprien	Non-repayable contribution of $500,000 out of a total investment of $2,000,000 The project involves the upgrading of the Saint-Cyprien community centre. CED's contribution will cover the cost of renovating the interior and exterior of the building. The work includes refitting the multipurpose hall in order to add washrooms and a kitchen, replacing the heating system and upgrading the parking area.
Municipality of Kamouraska	Non-repayable contribution of $250,000 out of a total investment of $500,000 The project aims to modernize the municipality of Kamouraska's community hall. Specifically, this involves ensuring that the building is free of mold and that the sources of the mold (walls, roof, attic, ventilation, cracks in the foundations, doors and windows, etc.) are repaired. Work will be done on the electrical and plumbing systems and in the washrooms and kitchen.
Municipality of Sainte-Angèle-de-Mérici	Non-repayable contribution of $123,410 out of a total investment of $246,820 The project targets the renovation and upgrading of the multipurpose centre in Sainte-Angèle-de-Mérici. Specifically, the project involves renovating the building's exterior and refurbishing its interior, which includes installing a multipurpose room and the municipal library on the first floor and fitting up rooms and washrooms on the second floor.
Town of Trois-Pistoles	Non-repayable contribution of $120,000 out of a total investment of $240,000 The project involves renovating the outdoor pool in the Trois-Pistoles municipal park and upgrading its facilities by adding water-play modules. The work included replacing the filtration system and the ceramic, repairing the coating, doing electrical and plumbing work and purchasing and installing water-play modules.
Société du parc côtier Kiskotuk	Non-repayable contribution of $48,028 out of a total investment of $96,056 The project involves upgrading the "La Route verte de l'Estuaire" bike path, which crosses the Kiskotuk coastal park. CED's assistance was used to carry out drainage and gravelling work and to install signs and culverts.
Club d'Âge d'or St-Jean-de-Dieu inc.	Non-repayable contribution of $42,337 out of a total investment of $84,673 The project involves renovating the Club d'Âge d'or St-Jean-de-Dieu community centre. CED's assistance was used to stabilize and insulate the basement, insert a drain and install windows and a heating unit; the building's roof and balconies were also redone.
Association de soccer Dégelis	Non-repayable contribution of $41,893 out of a total investment of $98,572 The project involves rehabilitating three soccer fields. CED's assistance was used to carry out drainage work, add an irrigation system, top-dress and seed the fields and purchase soccer goals.
Corporation de développement économique d'Auclair inc.	Non-repayable contribution of $29,050 out of a total investment of $58,100 The project involves repairing the marina dock on Auclair municipal beach. CED's assistance was used to carry out work relating to the dock's community sites.
Municipality of La Trinité-des-Monts	Non-repayable contribution of $28,752 out of a total investment of $57,505 The project involves renovating the La Trinité-des-Monts recreational centre. CED's assistance went towards renovating the washrooms, replacing doors and windows and painting the building's interior and exterior.
Comité des loisirs de Métis-sur-Mer	Non-repayable contribution of $22,346 out of a total investment of $44,692 The project involves upgrading the skating rink in the village of Métis-sur-Mer by repairing the boards.
Municipality of Saint-René-de-Matane	Non-repayable contribution of $16,798 out of a total investment of $34,383 The project involves renovating the community centre in the municipality of Saint-René-de-Matane. Specifically, the building renovation work included recladding the exterior and redoing the insulation and the roof.
Comité de développement de Saint-Tharcisius	Non-repayable contribution of $15,000 out of a total investment of $30,000 The project involves upgrading and repairing the Saint-Tharcisius skating rink. Specifically, the project included levelling and covering the ground under the rink and repairing the boards around the rink. Improving the quality of the infrastructure will allow the rink to be used for community or sports activities in the summer.
Parish municipality of Saint-Joseph-de-Kamouraska	Non-repayable contribution of $13,675 out of a total investment of $27,350 The project involves renovating and expanding the "Édifice des loisirs" community centre in the municipality of Saint-Joseph-de-Kamouraska. CED's assistance was used to renovate the building: redo the roof, replace windows and outside doors, add a porch at the entrance, change the baseboard heaters and replace the current lighting system with an energy efficient system.
Le Club de l'Âge d'or les gais philosophes inc.	Non-repayable contribution of $11,933 out of a total investment of $23,905 The project involves upgrading and renovating the Club de l'Âge d'or les gais philosophes' community centre. Work was done in the basement: insulation, repairs to the foundation drain, retrofit of the walls, interior finishing work and painting.
Partenaires Saint-Pascal inc.	Non-repayable contribution of $11,559 out of a total investment of $23,118 The project involves repairing the stairs in the Parc des Sept-Chutes, which skirts the Kamouraska River in Saint-Pascal. CED's assistance helped rebuild the stairs, thus ensuring safer access to the river.
Les Loisirs de Saint-Arsène de Rivière-du-Loup inc.	Non-repayable contribution of $11,400 out of a total investment of $24,740 The project involves upgrading the municipality's soccer field. The work involved installing a more energy efficient lighting system and bringing the field up to standard.
Association de gestion environnementale récréotouristique du lac Noir inc.	Non-repayable contribution of $9,574 out of a total investment of $19,147 The project involves upgrading the playground in the village of Saint-Marcellin. CED's contribution was used to purchase playground modules, replace benches and tables and set up a gazebo and outhouses.
Les résidents de Val-D'Irène (2015)	Non-repayable contribution of $9,144 out of a total investment of $18,297 The project involves upgrading the playground in the Val-d'Irène sector. Various work was carried out, including adding a gazebo and a playground module and setting up a petanque pitch and a volleyball court. The population will thus benefit from a greater variety of playground facilities in a more functional and safer environment.
L'Œuvre des Terrains de jeux de Saint-Clément inc.	Non-repayable contribution of $8,075 out of a total investment of $16,150 The project involves upgrading the playground. Various reception and rest facilities were installed, such as outdoor furniture including a terrace, tables and drinking fountains, a washroom, a protective screen, bike racks and a gazebo.
Organisme de bassin versant Matapédia-Restigouche	Non-repayable contribution of $7,502 out of a total investment of $15,004 The project involves improving riverbank development in the Parc des Fourches and the Parc de la Pointe, at the junction of the Causapscal and Matapédia rivers. Specifically, the project allowed for the development of water retention areas aimed at helping reduce soil erosion and revitalizing the banks through the introduction of a plant cover.
Parc nautique de la rivière Ouelle inc.	Non-repayable contribution of $6,690 out of a total investment of $13,380 The project involves upgrading the launching ramp for small boats in the nautical park, which provides the public with access to the river and the mouth of the St. Lawrence River. The upgrade will provide a safer launching ramp for fans of water sports such as kayaking and paddle boarding.
Corporation de développement de Sainte-Paule	Non-repayable contribution of $6,652 out of a total investment of $13,304 The goal of the project is to improve the municipality's curling facilities, which are located in a covered outdoor site. CED's assistance allowed the Corporation to improve the water treatment system and refit the site and the playing and reception surfaces.
Les Loisirs de La Trinité-des-Monts	Non-repayable contribution of $3,561 out of a total investment of $7,122 The project involves upgrading the playground by adding modules so that more activities can take place.
Club de l'Âge d'or de L'Isle-Verte	Non-repayable contribution of $2,905 out of a total investment of $5,810 The project involves upgrading the Club de l'Âge d'or community centre in L'Isle-Verte. The work involved insulating the basement, upgrading the electrical system and installing an outdoor shelter over the access ramp for persons with reduced mobility.
Association des pêcheurs de Saint-Marcellin	Non-repayable contribution of $2,500 out of a total investment of $5,000 The project involves repairing the dock on Lac Noir municipal beach in Saint-Marcellin. CED's contribution allowed for dock replacement, installation, refurbishing and anchoring work to be carried out.
Association du Lac du Portage	Non-repayable contribution of $1,550 out of a total investment of $3,100 The project involves upgrading the playground in Sainte-Paule by adding new equipment. This project will allow the community to benefit from facilities that encourage children to get together and take part in physical activities.

Summary
Number of projects:	26
CED contributions:	$1,344,334
Total investment generated by these projects:	$3,706,228

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SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

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