Montreal — June 2, 2026 — The federal government has reached a landmark deal with Quebec, securing nearly $10 billion over 10 years to support major infrastructure projects across the province.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, alongside Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette, announced the agreement in Longueuil, highlighting investments in new hospitals, public transit, higher education, and electrification of transit fleets. “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, first created in 2024, with allocations supporting projects such as the Quebec City tramway. Additional funding includes $1 billion for hospital renovations and expansions by 2028–29, $2.7 billion for higher education, and $400 million for electrifying transit fleets.
Fréchette emphasized that Quebec secured more than its fair share of federal investment without concessions, noting that talks with Ottawa have accelerated since she became premier in April. Opposition parties questioned the timing of the announcement ahead of Quebec’s fall election, but Carney insisted 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.
