Châteauguay organization in Montérégie receives $100,000 from CED to upgrade
its tourism facilities.
CHÂTEAUGUAY, QC,
Aug. 2,
2024 /CNW/ - Canada Economic Development
for Quebec Regions (CED)
Tourism is essential to the Quebec and Canadian economy and its long-term
prosperity. It helps diversify regional economies and generate
significant spin-offs across the country. That is why
the Government of Canada has
developed the Tourism Growth Program (TGP), a temporary
national program delivered in Quebec by CED.
In this spirit, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez,
Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, and
Brenda Shanahan, Member of Parliament for Châteauguay‒Lacolle,
today announced, on behalf of the Honourable Soraya
Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible
for CED, a non‑repayable contribution of $100,000 for Héritage Saint‑Bernard.
This CED support will enable the non‑profit organization
to complete accessibility work and refit outdoor
infrastructure.
Héritage Saint-Bernard's
mandate consists in managing, protecting and showcasing the
wildlife and plant habitats of Île Saint-Bernard,
the Saint-Jean stream and the Centre écologique
Fernand‑Seguin, located in Châteauguay along the shores of
the St. Lawrence River and Lac Saint‑Louis. CED's
contribution will make it possible, among other things, to acquire
equipment such as picnic tables, Hébert method games, and
outdoor furniture, in addition to covering the salaries of a
coordinator and the professionals needed to complete
the different types of work.
Thanks to the TGP, local tourism businesses and organizations
across the province will receive financial support to enhance the
tourism products and experiences they offer in order to attract
more visitors to the regions. In addition, through projects
supported by CED, the TGP will foster sustainable and outdoor
tourism, as well as Indigenous tourism. In time, the TGP
aims to increase community economic vitality through tourism.
Quotes
"By investing to improve the infrastructure that enables us to
discover our green spaces, we are helping to make Quebec even more attractive to tourists, we
are supporting local business development, and we are also
contributing to the well-being of our fellow citizens. This is the
case for the residents of Châteauguay and the surrounding area, who
will have even more opportunities to benefit from the natural
environment around them. We are continuing to deliver for Quebecers
by taking concrete action that is making a real difference."
The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport
and Quebec Lieutenant
"The assistance CED has provided under the TGP for the project
proposed by Héritage Saint‑Bernard to upgrade its facilities is
excellent news for the entire region and for
Île Saint‑Bernard's tourism appeal. The proposed work will
make it possible to increase tourist traffic to the MRC de
Roussillon and also create two jobs. Visitors from home and
elsewhere will thus be able to take full advantage of all the
beauty at this unique site!"
Brenda Shanahan, Member of
Parliament for Châteauguay‒Lacolle
"Quebec is a leader in
Canada's tourism industry. As a
government, we are committed to helping the industry grow and
prosper so it can contribute to regional economic development
across the province. The new Tourism Growth Program will help our
tourism sector seize opportunities and create jobs, and I am
looking forward to seeing the difference it will make in our
communities."
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada,
Minister of Tourism and
Minister responsible for CED
"This financial assistance to improve access to nature also
represents an important recognition of our work to foster the
protection of natural environments and environmental education. We
are always seeking financial support, so any government funding
enables us to pursue our efforts to conserve and showcase our
natural heritage, while also offering accessible educational
spaces."
Geneviève Legault, Project Lead,
Héritage Saint‑Bernard
Quick facts
- Announced in Budget 2023, the Tourism Growth Program (TGP) is a
key element of the Federal Tourism Growth Strategy and has a
national budget of $108M. It is a
complement to funding measures provided to the tourism industry
under other federal, provincial, and territorial programs and will
end on March 31, 2026.
- CED has a strong collaborative relationship with the Government
of Quebec and is working closely
with community players, including regional and sectoral tourism
associations (ATRs and ATSs) so that its support complements
existing measures.
- In Quebec, the TGP has a
budget of $21.1M in financial
support. It falls under CED's Quebec Economic Development Program,
which aims to help communities seize economic development and
diversification opportunities that are promising for the
future.
- CED is the key federal partner in Quebec's regional economic development. With
its 12 regional business offices, CED accompanies businesses,
supporting organizations and all regions across Quebec into tomorrow's economy.
Associated links
- Île Saint-Bernard
- The Canadian tourism sector
- TGP – Launch news release
- CED funding initiatives and programs
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