Strong Liberal team will deliver historic infrastructure investment for Montreal

August 28, 2015

MONTREAL – Today, the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, is presenting an historic infrastructure investment plan to create jobs and growth for the Montreal region, alongside his strong economic team in Quebec. 

“Successful, confident countries invest in their own future. Canada is a great country and it deserves better leadership,” said Mr. Trudeau. “Liberals will invest in the kinds of infrastructure projects that the Montreal-area needs – projects like public transit, affordable housing, early learning and child care, cultural and recreational facilities, and climate resilient infrastructure.” 

Mr. Trudeau reiterated that a Liberal government will nearly double federal infrastructure investment to almost $125 billion – from the current $65 billion – over the next decade, the largest infrastructure investment in Canadian history. Former Prime Minister Paul Martin, who turned around Canada’s finances and produced eight consecutive budget surpluses, offered his strong support for the Liberal plan. Mr. Trudeau also introduced members of his strong Liberal economic team, which includes several former federal and provincial economic ministers; successful entrepreneurs and job creators; leading experts in technology, economics, training, First Nations governance, and natural resources; and community leaders, among others.

“Stephen Harper’s plan has failed, and Thomas Mulcair will cut billions of dollars in public investments. Quebecers have experienced year after year of broken promises – instead of the partnerships we need to move forward,” said Mr. Trudeau. “Only Liberals have a real plan and team to build a strong economy that works for everyone.”

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