Montréal – Green spaces play an essential role in the well-being of Canadians. Among other things, they reduce pollution and noise in industrial areas. What’s more, access to these spaces in urban areas tangibly improves the local community’s quality of life.
Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga and Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced an investment of up to $8 million to protect green spaces and, if necessary, to acquire land by the City of Montréal in the Assomption Sud–Longue-Pointe sector, located in the borough of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
This sector contains several areas and woodlands with significant potential for greening and connectivity on this part of the island. Creating green spaces in this highly industrialized area in Montréal-Est will improve citizens’ quality of life.
This investment is being announced in conjunction with the Sommet de l’Est on November 13. This day, which is dedicated to the revitalization of Montréal’s east end, is an opportunity to showcase initiatives that respond to the region’s challenges and help build the future of Montréal’s east end.
“By enhancing and protecting green spaces, we are investing not only in nature, but also in the health and well-being of our communities. This financial commitment illustrates our determination to reduce pollution and offer Montréalers a better quality of life.” – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change