en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec have announced a total investment of $910,309 in the Port de Havre‑Saint‑Pierre for the modernization and optimization of the Portail Pélagie‑Cormier. This reception pavilion, located in the Minganie region, is a key facility for local tourism and economic development, with the total project cost exceeding $1.6 million.

This strategic project aims to strengthen the role of the Port de Havre‑Saint‑Pierre as a regional economic driver, with a focus on improving the quality of services for tenants, cruise passengers, and visitors. The project also seeks to enhance the durability of the tourism reception building, ensuring its long-term functionality and performance.

The Portail Pélagie‑Cormier project will be implemented in three phases. The first phase involves the modernization of the reception building and upgrades to public spaces, along with the addition of a new public workspace. The second phase will renovate part of the second floor, adding three rental offices and a washroom accessible to persons with reduced mobility. The third phase focuses on optimizing the building's exterior environment to enhance the visitor experience.

This project is directly aligned with the tourism and economic priorities of the Minganie Regional County Municipality (MRC de Minganie) and the City of Havre‑Saint‑Pierre (Ville de Havre‑Saint‑Pierre). These priorities support the sustainable development of the region's natural, marine, and cultural assets.

Last week, the project was announced by Mélanie Joly, federal Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canada Economic Development Agency for Quebec Regions (CED), alongside Kateri Champagne Jourdain, Quebec Minister of Natural Resources and Forests, Minister responsible for the Société du Plan Nord, and Member of the National Assembly for Duplessis.