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MONTREAL, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Green spaces play an important role in the well-being of Canadians. Among other things, they reduce pollutants and noise in commercial spaces. In addition, these spaces in urban spaces particularly improve the quality of life of the local community.
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga and Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced an investment of up to $8 million for green spaces and, if necessary, reclaim land from the City of Montreal in the Assomption Sud-Longue-Pointe sector. located in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district.
This domain comprises several wooded spaces and lands with important prospects for greening and connectivity in this part of the island. The creation of green spaces in this highly industrialized sector of East Montreal will improve the quality of life for citizens.
This investment was announced at the Eastern Summit on 13 November. This day committed to the revitalization of the East End of Montreal is an opportunity to highlight projects that respond to the demanding situations of the region and contribute to the construction of the future of the region.
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“By valuing and protecting green spaces, we are making an investment not only in nature, but also in the health and well-being of our communities. This monetary commitment illustrates our determination to reduce pollutants and provide Montrealers with a higher quality of life. – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister for Environment and Climate Change
“Today, this is good news for the Viauville neighborhood and for the entire east end of Montreal!It is also the fulfilment of a commitment I made in 2021, to green this area for the families who use it and, above all, for the long term. The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga and Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
“Protecting Montreal’s green spaces is not only imperative to our quality of life, but it is also an integral component of the ecological transition we will have to make. I applaud the Government of Canada’s investment in covering Assomption’s green spaces. –Sud-Longue-Pointe, a traditionally mineralized and industrialized area: these green spaces will make it possible to respect the commitments made at COP15 in terms of biodiversity coverage, as well as to ensure the redevelopment of the eastern end of Montreal based on a healthy and attractive environment that meets the aspirations of the population, businesses and staff who will live there. – Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montreal
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The development of these green spaces in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district will also enable the City of Montreal to reduce visual and acoustic pollutants associated with commercial port activities, increase forest canopy, and reduce heat islands.
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SOURCE Environment & Climate Change Canada
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