Ottawa to give over $1 billion in extra funds for Quebec infrastructure projects
Montreal Metro's Blue line extension project and TramCité in Quebec City to benefit from additional funding
Ottawa says it will give more than $1.1 billion to Quebec in additional funding for two infrastructure projects in Montreal and Quebec City.
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada made the announcement today, saying it will give over $650 million for the extension of the Montreal Metro's Blue line, for a total contribution of more than $1.9 billion.
The department adds it will also invest $202.8 million to update the subway's train control system.
The metro project includes five new metro stations that span six kilometres. The stations are expected to be operational by 2031.
As for Quebec City, the department says it will provide an extra $332.3 million to add to the $1.1 billion it had already approved in 2019 in order to build a tramway, known as TramCité, in the provincial capital.
The tramline will be 19 kilometres long and service 29 stations.
The department says the projects will spur economic development, improve mobility and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.