Ottawa Reaches Deal With Quebec on Billions of Dollars in Infrastructure Funding
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government has reached a deal with Quebec to transfer nearly $10 billion over 10 years to fund infrastructure projects. Carney said the money could be used to build new hospitals, and invest in public transit. He made the announcement Tuesday in Longueuil, Que., on Montreal’s South Shore, with Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette.
TL;DR
- Federal government and Quebec reach a deal for nearly $10 billion in infrastructure funding over 10 years.
- The funds can be used for building new hospitals and investing in public transit.
- Quebec will receive approximately $6 billion from Canada's public transit fund.
- The goal is to create more rapid, affordable, and dependable infrastructure for communities.