Category: Canada

For immediate release

GATINEAU, Quebec, May 20, 2016 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that, as of May 23, 2016, the configuration of traffic lanes will be modified due to construction work on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge.

Until June 10, 2016, the following lane configurations will take place:

• From 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., a minimum of one lane will be open in each direction.
• Outside morning and afternoon peak hours, some short-term lane closures will be required.

In addition to these lane configurations, some short-term closures of the Fournier and Maisonneuve ramps will be required during this construction work. These closures will take place periodically during nightly lane modifications. A detour will be specified for users.

The schedule may change due to weather conditions.

PSPC encourages users to exercise caution when travelling in the construction zone and thanks them for their patience.

For more information, consult the project website.

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Media Relations Unit
Public Services and Procurement Canada
819-420-5501

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GATINEAU, Quebec, May 20, 2016 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of periodic lane reductions on the Chaudiere Crossing from Tuesday, May 24, to Friday, May 27, 2016, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and on Sunday, June 5, 2016, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

In case of inclement weather, the alternate weekend work date is Sunday, June 12, 2016, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

These reductions will affect the Gatineau- and Ottawa-bound lanes. Traffic will be permitted in both directions. One northbound and one southbound lane will remain open at all times.

The west and east sidewalks may be temporarily closed. Pedestrians and cyclists will be redirected to the opposite sidewalk when required.

These lane reductions are necessary to conduct general maintenance on the bridge.

The schedule may change due to weather conditions.

PSPC thanks users for their patience.

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INFORMATION:

Media Relations Unit
Public Services and Procurement Canada
819-420-5501

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For immediate release

GATINEAU, Quebec, May 12, 2016 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists, cyclists and pedestrians of lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge between Friday, May 13 and Sunday, May 15, 2016.

Two lanes in each direction will be closed to traffic intermittently between Friday May 13th, 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 15th, 7 p.m.

Pedestrians and cyclists will be affected as the sidewalks will be closed alternately. One sidewalk will remain open at all times.

These lane closures are necessary to conduct the spring cleaning of the bridge.

The schedule may change due to weather conditions.

PSPC encourages users to exercise caution when travelling in the construction zone and thanks them for their patience.

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Media Relations Unit
Public Services and Procurement Canada
819-420-5501

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For immediate release

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 11, 2016 – Members of the media are invited to a brief update on the implementation of the Phoenix pay system.

Date: May 11, 2016
Time: 3:15 p.m. (EDT)

Senior officials will deliver remarks and will be available for questions.

Notes to editor / news director:

Interested media must register with Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Media Relations Office at 819-420-5501. The phone numbers for joining the teleconference will be provided upon registration.

For further information, please contact:

Media Relations
Public Services and Procurement Canada
819-420-5501

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Federal-provincial investment of more than 2.1 million dollars

La Conception – May 9, 2016

Member of Parliament for Laurentides–Labelle, David Graham, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Christine St-Pierre, Quebec Minister of International Relations and la Francophonie, and Minister responsible for the Laurentides region, on behalf of Martin Coiteux, Quebec Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, marked the start of the second phase of construction on a project to improve drinking and waste water infrastructure in La Conception by announcing government contributions totaling $2,147,208.

This phase of the project involves replacing the drinking water line under des Tulipes Street, expanding the sewer system to collect wastewater and storm water, and rehabilitating the drinking water lines along Iris Street and the Main Street bridge loop. In addition to the work completed in phase one, this project will provide citizens of La Conception with safer, more reliable drinking water and sewer systems for generations to come.

This project is benefiting from federal-provincial funding totaling $2,147,208:

• $1,412,850 (divided equally) is being provided through the Communities Component of the Canada-Quebec Building Canada Fund;
• $734,358 is being provided through the federal Gas Tax Fund and the Government of Quebec’s contribution:
• federal share: $519,925;
• provincial share: $214,433.

Quotes

“Our government recognizes that water and wastewater treatment infrastructure is essential to maintaining clean waterways and healthy communities. In Budget 2016, we committed to engaging with our regional partners to make sure they have the support they need to build sustainable communities. It’s thanks to these initiatives and to projects like the one we’re celebrating today that we will develop 21^st-century communities and ensure a high quality of life for generations to come.”

– David Graham
Member of Parliament for Laurentides–Labelle in the House of Commons

“Our government works to provide solid and efficient infrastructure across Quebec. That is why I am proud to celebrate these important water infrastructure works in the village centre of the Municipality of La Conception. Our support for this important project shows our tangible commitment to making better collective infrastructure and to contribute to the quality of life and sustainable development of communities.”

– Christine St-Pierre
Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie and Minister responsible for the Laurentides region

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Contacts

Brook Simpson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-219-0149
brook.simpson@canada.ca

Constituency Office of the Member of Parliament for Laurentides-Labelle
819-326-4724 or
819-440-3091

Marie-Ève Pelletier
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy,
Minister of Public Security,
Minister responsible for the Montréal region
418-691-2050

Isabelle Leblond
Press secretary responsible for the
Laurentides region for the minister of International Relations and La Francophonie
450-275-1026

Caroline St-Pierre
Director of Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs and  Land Occupancy
418-691-2015, extension 3746

Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
Toll-free: 1-877-250-7154
Email: media@infc.gc.ca
Twitter: @INFC_eng
Web site: Infrastructure Canada

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Media Relations
Tel.: 514-283-8818
Email: dec.media.ced@canada.ca