$5M+ for projects in Montreal’s east end

The Quebec government is investing $5,350,000 for three projects towards the revitalization of Montreal’s east end.

The funding comes from $23 million that has been set aside to support projects that enhance the attractiveness and vitality of the east end.

The supported initiatives will help to improve living environments and attract families, workers, businesses, and investment, while improving the residents quality of life – the CAQ government says.

“The three initiatives we are supporting will have a tangible impact on the population of today, as well as being an attractive factor for tomorrow,” said Karine Boivin Roy, Government assistant for the minister responsible for Montreal, and MNA for Anjou-Louis-Riel, in a press release.

These three projects will have multiple effects and generate economic and social benefits with an estimated value of over $22 million, which is more than the total investments allocated to them.

The Société de développement Angus received $2.8 million in support for the development of the Saint-Enfant-Jésus church site, an integral part of the history in Pointe-aux-Trembles.

The project involves converting the building into an attractive new cultural, community and tourist destination.

“The financial support we are receiving from the Quebec government will help make the historic heart of Pointe-aux-Trembles a destination and gathering place for the community,” explained Christian Yaccarini, president and CEO of Société de développement Angus. “By preserving the existing buildings, we hope to breathe new life into the Saint-Enfant-Jésus church site.”

The Service d’aide communautaire Anjou obtained $1.6 million in financial assistance to construct a new building on Yves-Prévost Blvd, which will bring community services together that are currently offered to the public in four different locations in the Anjou borough.

According to a press release, Francine Baril, Executive Director of Service d’aide communautaire Anjou said that this project is designed to bring all the services under one roof together.

“This project will also make it easier to welcome a greater number of vulnerable and disadvantaged people, expand its range of services and carry out many future projects.”

Lastly, $950,000 has been granted to the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough for the development and revitalization of P’tit Beaubien.

Located between 38th Avenue and 41st Avenue on Beaubien East Street, this commercial area will be transformed into a green and welcoming zone, as well as a space for citizens to interact.

“Our clear aim is to increase the attractiveness of this commercial area, encourage residents to take ownership of what will become a wonderful public space, while improving our climate resilience through the planting of many plants,” said François Limoges, Mayor of the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough.

According to the Quebec government’s 2023-2024 budget, the $23 million allocated over three years is supposed to support projects that can be carried out in the short term, i.e., by March 31, 2026, which will enhance the attractiveness and vitality in the east end by improving the living conditions.

Additionally, the funding will support initiatives that have a direct impact on revitalizing neighbourhoods, commercial and public spaces, or on reducing visual and noise pollution.

“Complementing the major public transport projects, the $23 million envelope is enabling us to attract investment, businesses, workers and families,” said Chantal Rouleau, Minister responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action and MNA for Pointe-aux-Trembles.

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