Montreal — June 2, 2026 — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a landmark agreement with Quebec to transfer nearly $10 billion over 10 years for infrastructure projects, strengthening healthcare, public transit, and education across the province.
The deal was unveiled in Longueuil alongside Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette, who emphasized that the funding ensures Quebec receives more than its fair share of federal investment. “This announcement is about strengthening Quebec, making communities across Quebec more prosperous, more sustainable, better health care, more connected, better places to live,” Carney said.
Quebec will receive $6 billion from Canada’s public transit fund, created in 2024, with allocations supporting projects such as the Quebec City tramway. Additional funding includes $1 billion by 2028–29 for hospital renovations and expansions, $2.7 billion for higher education, and $400 million to electrify public transit fleets.
Fréchette highlighted that the agreement required no concessions from Quebec, noting that talks with Ottawa have accelerated since she became premier in April. Opposition parties, however, questioned the timing of the announcement, suggesting it may be politically strategic ahead of Quebec’s fall election. Carney dismissed those claims, insisting the deal is “about policy, not politics.”
The funding is part of Ottawa’s broader effort to modernize infrastructure nationwide, ensuring communities benefit from rapid, affordable, and dependable projects that improve quality of life and economic competitiveness.
