MONTREAL — 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’s Metro, 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 and 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 in the provincial capital.
The tramline will be 19 km long and service 29 stations.
The department says the projects will spur economic development, improve mobility and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 22, 2025.
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