BROMONT, QC, Feb. 2, 2018 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that tourism infrastructure plays a key role in developing dynamic, prosperous communities and preserving Canada's diverse heritage.
Denis Paradis, Member of Parliament for Brome?Missisquoi, along with Louis Villeneuve, Mayor of Bromont, today announced that the Government of Canada will invest over $18,000 to improve Bromont's tourist infrastructure. The project consists of renovating and redeveloping the Bromont Tourist Welcome Office to create a section with a regional theme, as well as improving interior and exterior equipment.
This financial assistance comes from the New Building Canada Fund, Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component?Small Communities Fund. The Government of Quebec and the City of Bromont will also contribute more than $18,000 each for a total government-municipal investment of nearly $55,000.
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"Tourism is one of the greatest assets of our community. Investments in public infrastructure support the economic development of our region and promote future growth. These infrastructure improvements will help enhance Brome-Missisquoi's tourism by offering better services to visitors while preserving local heritage and expanding recreational opportunities for residents."
Denis Paradis, Member of Parliament for Brome?Missisquoi, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"To continue offering visitors a quality stay complete with true Quebec flavour, we are proud to invest in public infrastructure, which isare essential to the economic vitality of Quebec. Today, thanks to these investments, we continue to strengthen tourism in the Montérégie region by participating in the improvement of tourism services offered by the City of Bromont, in an environment adapted to the needs of everyone."
Lucie Charlebois, Minister for Rehabilitation, Youth Protection, Public Health and Healthy Living, and Minister Responsible for the Montérégie Region, on behalf of Julie Boulet, Minister of Tourism and Minister Responsible for the Mauricie Region
"In addition to improving the facilities, this financial assistance will enhance the visitor experience. Due to its geographical location along Highway 10 and a number of major tourist attractions in the area, Bromont is often a starting point for tourists visiting the region. Our staff at the Tourist Welcome Office pride themselves on providing information, not only about attractions in Bromont, but also about those in surrounding municipalities. This investment will further reflect the outstanding quality of tourism-related services in our beautiful region."
Louis Villeneuve, Mayor of Bromont
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Associated links
Government of Canada's $180-billion+ Investing in Canada plan: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/about-invest-apropos-eng.html
*New* ? Investing in Canada plan project map: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.html
Smart Cities Challenge: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/cities-villes-eng.html
Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec:
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/index-eng.html
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Website: Infrastructure Canada
SOURCE Infrastructure Canada
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