Rencontre fédérale des ministres responsables des infrastructures - Québec demande sa juste part des nouveaux fonds annoncés et réitère sa demande pour la mise en place d'un plan fédéral d'envergure
AI Article Summary
During the federal ministers' meeting on infrastructure in Toronto, Benoit Charette, Quebec's Minister for Infrastructure, emphasized the need for Quebec to receive its fair share of the new Community Building Fund. Quebec also seeks the establishment of a federal infrastructure plan of at least 10 billion dollars annually to support its priority projects. Quebec commits to investing 164 billion dollars over ten years according to its Quebec Infrastructure Plan.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
For Quebec contractors, this implies potential impacts on permitting and funding depending on the distribution of federal funds. Access to a fair share of federal funding could expedite certain priority projects, potentially affecting costs and timelines. Additionally, Quebec’s autonomy in spending could ensure that local priorities are addressed in critical sectors such as health and transportation.
