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QUEBEC, June 17, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – The governments of Canada and Quebec are working together to provide Quebecers with access to sustainable and safe facilities aimed at promoting the practice of recreational and sports activities in our communities.

Today, the Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honorable Patty Hajduon behalf of the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honorable Dominic LeBlancas well as the Minister for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, Ms.^meIsabelle Charest, announced the allocation of financial assistance of more than $29 million for the realization of five recreational and sports projects in the Nord-du-Qubec region, i.e. in the northern villages ofUmiujaqof Kangirsukof Kangiqsualujjuaqof Quaqtaq and of Kuujjuarapik.

To support these projects, the Government of Canada is granting $14,614,050 under the Community, Cultural and Recreational Infrastructure (VICCR) component of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) and the Government of Qubec, 14? $614,050 under the Financial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Infrastructure (PAFIRS). These new infrastructures will contribute to the vitality and development of these communities.

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Investing in our recreational and sports infrastructure means investing in the health and well-being of citizens. The projects announced today will make it possible to promote a healthy way of life for five Aboriginal communities in Nord-du-Qubec while promoting job creation, thus helping to build dynamic communities where life is good.

the honorable Patty HajduMinister of Indigenous Services, on behalf of the Honorable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities

Access to modern, quality recreational and sports infrastructure 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 whole population. I am very proud to know that once again, these new, modern and adapted infrastructures will meet the needs of the entire community.

Isabelle Charest, Minister Delegate for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women

During my tour of the northern villages of Nunavik, I quickly understood the importance of sports infrastructures for the communities. I can only be delighted with these major investments for the realization of these five projects. It is well known that access to sports and recreational activities, in quality infrastructures, is a decisive factor leading to a healthy and physically active lifestyle. I am more than convinced that the modernization of these facilities will appeal to communities young and old!

Ian Lafrenire, Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs and Deputy for Vachon

Quick facts:

• The projects announced today are in addition to the 176 recreational and sports infrastructure projects already announced in Qubec in 2021 and representing total joint contributions of $294 million.
• Under the CIIP, the federal government plans, among 2018 and 2028, investments of over $7.5 billion in Qubec. The Integrated Bilateral Agreement for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (EBI) aims to implement the CIIP in Qubec and establish the terms, obligations and commitments of the parties.
• The allocation to the CIIP and PAFIRS programs of a residual envelope of $60 million from the governments of Canada and Quebec in equal shares will bring joint investments in recreational infrastructure to $354 million.
• The Qubec Minister of Education is responsible for implementing the Recreational Infrastructure subcomponent of the Community, Cultural and Recreational Infrastructure component of the EBI.
• Since 2018, the Government of Qubec has supported through various programs the deployment of 1,281 sports, recreational and outdoor infrastructure projects thanks to total investments of more than $617 million.

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Information document attached: Canada and Qubec are granting more than $29 million in financial assistance for five recreational and sports projects in Nord-du-Qubec

Related links

Map of Investing in Canada Plan projects
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.html

Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/investments-2002-investments/qc-eng.html

Financial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Infrastructure
http://www.education.gouv.qc.ca/municipalites/aide-financiere/fonds-pour-le-developpement-du-sport-et-de-lactivite-physique/programme-daide-financiere-aux-infrastructures- recreational-and-sports-pafirs-ebi/

Qubec Infrastructure Plan 2022-2032
https://www.tresor.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/PDF/budget_depenses/22-23/6-Plan_quebecois_infrastructures.pdf

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Annex

Information document

Canada and Qubec are granting more than $29 million in financial assistance for five recreational and sports projects in Nord-du-Qubec

Joint federal and provincial funding is allocated for five recreational and sports infrastructure projects in Aboriginal communities in the Nord-du-Qubec region. These projects include the construction, renovation and expansion of various buildings in order to improve the longevity and reliability of local infrastructure and to promote healthy and active lifestyles within communities.

The Government of Canada is investing more than $14 million for these five projects under the Community, Culture and Recreational Infrastructure (VICCR) component of the Investing in Canada program. The Qubec government is also allocating more than $14 million for the five projects through the Financial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Infrastructure (PAFIRS).

Project information:

SOURCE Office of the Minister for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women

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