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House Hansard - 37

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 28, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 37 - Feb/28/22
Mrs. Brenda Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle, Lib.)
  • Feb/28/22 3:06:44 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, public transit systems across Canada have been devastated by the pandemic. Effective public transit systems are essential for families, workers and communities. Can the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance explain what our government is doing to help rebuild public transit?
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Context: House Hansard - 37 - Feb/28/22
Hon. Randy Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Lib.)
  • Feb/28/22 3:07:14 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, let me begin by expressing my full solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The hon. member for Châteauguay—Lacolle is absolutely right. That is why our government is providing municipalities with an additional $750 million in funding for public transit. This funding will help fill some of the operational gaps caused by the pandemic. This will include two important requirements. First, our provincial and territorial partners must match our contribution. Second, provincial and territorial governments must match the federal contribution. This is good news.
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