Canada, Québec Sign Infrastructure Partnership Worth Nearly $10 Billion
Canada Québec Infrastructure Partnership Targets Housing and Community Growth
LONGUEUIL, Que. — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a new long-term infrastructure partnership between the federal government and Québec that will direct nearly $10 billion toward housing, health care, public transit, and community infrastructure projects across the province over the next 10 years.
The announcement was made June 2 in Longueuil, where Carney outlined what the federal government described as one of the largest infrastructure investments in Québec’s history.
The funding will be delivered through the federal Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) and the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF).
Funding Targeted at Housing and Community Infrastructure
Under the agreement, Québec will receive more than $2.5 billion over 10 years through the Build Communities Strong Fund to support new and upgraded housing, post-secondary institutions, and community centres.
The federal government will also provide more than $1 billion over three years for hospital infrastructure, including emergency departments, urgent care centres, medical schools, and other health-care facilities.
Federal officials say the investments are intended to strengthen local infrastructure while helping communities accommodate population growth and improve access to essential services.
Better roads, hospitals, transit, community centres — we’re making one of the largest infrastructure investments in Québec’s history. pic.twitter.com/Vok41tggNc
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) June 3, 2026
Major Public Transit Investments
Public transit accounts for the largest share of the new funding package.
Through the Canada Public Transit Fund, the federal government will invest more than $6 billion over 10 years to expand and modernize transit systems across Québec.
The funding includes support for the newly announced Strong Transit Fund, which is designed to accelerate the delivery of major transit projects through direct provincial agreements.
The federal government identified the proposed TramCité project in Québec City as one of the transformative projects expected to benefit from the program.
In addition, the agreement includes a $400 million investment through the Zero Emission Transit Fund, supporting 11 projects aimed at accelerating transit electrification across the province, including new electric buses and charging infrastructure.
Part of a National Infrastructure Strategy
The announcement forms part of Ottawa’s broader strategy to expand infrastructure investment across Canada.
Launched in April 2026, the Build Communities Strong Fund will invest $51 billion nationally over the next decade in projects supporting housing, health care, education, transportation, recreation, and climate resilience.
According to the federal government, projects supported through the program are expected to contribute an estimated $95 billion to Canada’s GDP over the next 10 years while supporting approximately 42,000 jobs annually in engineering, project management, construction, and skilled trades.
Focus on Community Growth
In announcing the agreement, Prime Minister Carney said local infrastructure investments are essential to building stronger communities and supporting economic growth.
The federal government said the partnership reflects a cooperative approach between Ottawa and Québec aimed at improving public services while investing in long-term economic competitiveness.
The agreement also provides Québec with an additional $557 million through the Community Stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund in 2026-27, bringing total funding through that stream to $1.7 billion over the next three years.
Federal officials said the combined investments will support projects designed to improve quality of life, strengthen public services, and create economic opportunities throughout the province.
Source: Prime Minister’s Office, Government of Canada.
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