The Quebec government says it will invest $167 billion in infrastructure over the next 10 years under its 2026–2036 infrastructure plan.

The Quebec Infrastructure Plan (QIP) aims to maintain public assets, support economic growth and address increasing demand for services amid global economic uncertainty.

A significant portion of the funding — $105.8 billion, or 71% of the total — is earmarked for maintaining existing infrastructure, up from 65% in the previous plan. The government said the boost reflects a continued focus on preserving assets while advancing development projects.

“The Quebec Infrastructure Plan 2026-2036 will provide significant investment to stimulate the economy during the current period of economic uncertainty in which we live,” said Infrastructure Minister Benoit Charette. “In the current economic climate, this responsible plan reflects the necessary balance between sustained investment to maintain infrastructure assets in good condition and to strengthen public services.”

The plan also includes an additional $5.2 billion in accelerated spending by 2030–2031, with the goal of advancing project timelines. The government said this could help protect more than 4,400 jobs and contribute an average of about $630 million annually to GDP by that time.

“In recent years, we have made significant progress in catching up and we must continue in this direction, particularly by improving existing infrastructure, especially in the health system,” said Charette.

“The major investments we have made since 2019 have resulted in the completion of a total of 405 projects valued at $20 million or more across all regions of Quebec.”

New funding of $12.6 billion will be directed to priority sectors such as health and social services, education, higher education and public transit.