Rawdon – Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant. and Mathieu Lacombe, Quebec Minister of Culture and Communications, Minister Responsible for Youth and Minister Responsible for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region and the Outaouais Region, accompanied by France-Élaine Duranceau, Minister Responsible for Housing and Member of the National Assembly for Bertrand, announced joint funding of $2,337,300 for the construction of the Alice-Quintal Library in Rawdon. The project involves the transformation and expansion of the old hardware store into a library. This new and modern infrastructure will offer the community a renewed place of learning, exchange and sharing of cultural experiences.
The Government of Canada is investing $1,168,650 in this project through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Quebec is also investing $1,168,650 in this project through its Cultural Infrastructure Development Assistance Program (PADIC). The City of Rawdon is contributing $3.1 million. By investing in infrastructure, the governments of Canada and Quebec are growing our economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of citizens.
“Investing in infrastructure doesn’t mean pouring money into concrete, it means investing in our collective well-being. It’s about enabling even more people to learn, explore their creativity and live enriching experiences. The people of Rawdon and surrounding areas will be able to do all this at a familiar location, in what used to be the old hardware store. We continue to deliver for Quebecers through investments that will make a real difference to their daily lives.” – Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities