VAL-D'OR, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 02/05/15 -- Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced that six snowmobile clubs in the Abitibi-Temiscamingue and Nord-du-Quebec regions have been granted funding for trail improvements.
This financial assistance is being awarded in the form of six non-repayable contributions totalling $899,132 through CED's Quebec Economic Development Program.
Quick facts
-- The six clubs receiving this funding from the Government of Canada are:
Club de motoneige d'Amos Inc., Club Ski-Moteur Val-d'Or Inc., Club de
motoneige d'Abitibi-Ouest Inc., Club d'autoneige de Chibougamau Inc.,
Club de motoneige de Lebel-sur-Quevillon Inc. and Club de moto-neige du
Temiscamingue.
-- The contributions granted by the Government of Canada will enable the
clubs to improve their trails through the acquisition of new equipment
(snow grooming machines, graders) and the repair and construction of
bridges.
Quotes
"By funding these six snowmobile trail improvement projects, our government is showing that it is committed to promoting the development of winter tourism, a profitable sector for the economy."
Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
"The Quebec Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is delighted about this support from Canada Economic Development and about the government's recognition of the importance of the snowmobiling industry as an economic and tourism lever in Quebec."
Roger Levesque, Vice President of the Quebec Federation of Snowmobile Clubs and Regional Administrator for Abitibi-Temiscamingue and Nord-du-Quebec
Related document
See the accompanying backgrounder for details on these six projects.
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For more about the QEDP: http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/programs/qedp/index.html
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BACKGROUNDER
Government of Canada lends support to six snowmobile clubs for trail improvements in Abitibi-Temiscamingue - Nord-du-Quebec
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced that six snowmobile clubs in the Abitibi-Temiscamingue and Nord-du-Quebec regions have been granted funding for trail improvements.
This financial assistance is being awarded in the form of six non-repayable contributions totalling $899,132 through CED's Quebec Economic Development Program.
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Promoter Contribution - Investment - Project description
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Club de motoneige Non-repayable contribution of $293,860 on a total
d'Amos Inc. investment of $587,720
Founded in 1972, Club de motoneige d'Amos is
responsible for the upkeep of 226 km of permanent
snowmobile trails certified by the Quebec Federation
of Snowmobile Clubs.
The club's project is aimed at improving productivity
through the acquisition of a snow grooming machine,
the reconstruction of the Peter-Brown River bridge on
Trans-Quebec trail no. 93 in Landrienne, the
relocation of a four-kilometre span of interregional
trail no. 307 and the construction of a new bridge
over Dalquier River.
These improvements will significantly increase
snowmobiler safety.
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Club Ski-Moteur Val- Non-repayable contribution of $166,500 on a total
d'Or Inc. investment of $333,000
Club Ski-Moteur de Val-d'Or was founded in 1969 and
has more than 1,200 members. Mandated to maintain and
ensure the safety of the 655 km of trails on its
territory, the club also works with other regional
tourism stakeholders to promote the sport of
snowmobiling.
The financial support from CED will enable Club Ski-
Moteur Val-d'Or to purchase a snow grooming machine
and grading equipment for its trails. The project will
also involve renovating five bridges and widening six
sections of trail over a total distance of 60 km.
These upgrades will be made on the bridge and trail
leading to the municipality of Lacorne, the bridge and
trail to the northwest of Louvicourt, the bridge and
trail to the southeast of Louvicourt, the bridge and
trail to the south of Louvicourt, the bridge at
Louvicourt along Trans-Quebec trail no. 83, the trail
to the south of Mourier Lake and transregional trail
no. 309 north of Val-d'Or.
Completion of this project will help support local
efforts to make the region a prime destination for
snowmobile enthusiasts.
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Club de motoneige Non-repayable contribution of $124,050 on a total
Abitibi-Ouest Inc. investment of $248,099
Club de motoneige Abitibi-Ouest, with its 1,100
members, was founded in 1974 and is responsible for
maintaining and ensuring the safety of 456 kilometres
of snowmobile trail no. 93 linking Ontario to the
Abitibi-Temiscamingue and Nord-du-Quebec regions.
The funding from CED will allow Club de motoneige
d'Abitibi-Ouest to acquire a snow grooming machine,
plow and accessories.
This project will facilitate trail upkeep and ensure
that snowmobilers have access to safer trails that are
better suited to their needs.
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Club d'autoneige de Non-repayable contribution of $123,772 on a total
Chibougamau Inc. investment of $247,544
The 365-member Club de motoneige de Chibougamau is
responsible for the maintenance of 322 km of
snowmobile trails, 166 km of them on a circuit that
provides direct access to restaurants and outfitters
and is travelled by more than 2,000 tourists a year.
The club will use the financial support from CED to
buy a snow grooming machine and grader in order to
improve its productivity and ensure the sustainability
of the Trans-Quebec and transregional trails.
This project will, among other things, contribute to
the economic diversification of the Nord-du-Quebec
region.
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Club de motoneige de Non-repayable contribution of $120,950 on a total
Lebel-sur-Quevillon investment of $241,900
Inc.
Founded in 1974, Club de motoneige de Lebel-sur-
Quevillon has over 110 members and oversees the safety
and upkeep of 180 km of snowmobile trails.
The funding from CED will serve for the acquisition of
a snow grooming machine and grader. This will enable
the club to ensure the maintenance and sustainability
of the trails and allow snowmobilers to better
circulate among the neighbouring towns.
The snowmobile industry is an important part of the
Nord-du-Quebec economy.
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Club de moto-neige du Non-repayable contribution of $70,000 on a total
Temiscamingue investment of $140,000
Club de moto-neige du Temiscamingue was created in
1980 from the amalgamation of 22 district clubs
covering 21 municipalities. Headed up by a board of
directors composed of seven volunteers, the 540-member
club is responsible for the upkeep and safety of 600
km of trails and receives visiting snowmobilers from
other Canadian provinces and the United States.
The contribution from CED will enable Club de moto-
neige de Temiscamingue to improve its productivity by
rebuilding the bridge over Lac-Stone on Trans-Quebec
trail no. 63 linking Abitibi-Temiscamingue to the
Outaouais region.
This trail is of strategic importance to the regional
snowmobile industry in that it is one of the main
gateways to the Abitibi-Temiscamingue region for
tourists coming from Ontario.
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Summary
Total number of projects: 6
Total contribution from CED: $899,132
Total investment generated by these projects: $1,798,263
Contacts:
Media Relations
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
514-283-8818
media@dec-ced.gc.ca
Vincent Rabault
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Denis Lebel
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
514-496-1282
vincent.rabault@miga-maig.gc.ca
