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Quebec - Building Canada Fund
Under the Canada-Quebec Framework Agreement, $1.953 billion from the Building Canada Fund (BCF) will go towards infrastructure initiatives in Quebec under the following components:
Major Projects Component
$1.529 billion in funding will support larger-scale projects.
Under the Major Projects Component, project proposals may be identified by provinces, local governments, or the private sector (not-for-profit and for-profit). Project priorities are determined through federal-provincial discussions. Once identified as a priority, proponents will be contacted and asked to submit a project overview (sometimes referred to as a business case) that includes an assessment of the proposed project. Prior to the approval of federal funding, a federal review of the business case is undertaken to evaluate project eligibility, benefits and risks and to ensure that the project meets minimum federal requirements.
Large Urban Centres Component
$200 million in funding will support projects in municipalities with populations greater than 100,000.
How to Apply:
- April 6, 2009, eligible applicants will be able to submit their applications at the following address:
Site Web du ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire du Québec (Available in French only)
Research and Planning Component
$14.25 million in funding will be available for infrastructure research and planning.
The Governments of Canada and Quebec will jointly identify and evaluate projects for funding under the Major Projects Component of the BCF.
Communities Component
$210 million has been fully allocated to smaller-scale projects in communities with populations of fewer than 100,000.
How to Apply:
- As of April 6, 2009, eligible applicants will be able to submit their applications at the following address: Site Web du ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire du Québec (Available in French only)
News Release: Canada-Quebec Agreement to Stimulate the Economy and Create Jobs
Communities Component Top-Up
Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, an additional $116 million has been fully allocated to the Communities Component for projects that will be completed by March 31, 2011. This top-up funding is in addition to the $1.953 billion provided through the original Framework Agreement.
External Links
Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire >> (Available in French only)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions >>
Building Canada Fund in the provinces:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
In recognition of the unique infrastructure challenges in Canada's North, the Building Canada Fund allocations will be added to the Base Funding Initiatives in the territories.
