Federal election 2025: The Assemblée des MRC de la Côte-Nord calls on candidates to open up the region and address other needs.
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April 10, 2025 – With the federal election campaign in full swing, the Assemblée des MRC de la Côte-Nord calls on the candidates running in the Côte-Nord-Kawawachikamach-Nitassinan district to take on clear, ambitious commitments to improve access to the region.
A bridge over the Saguenay: a structuring project for the future
The Assemblée des MRC de la Côte-Nord stresses the crucial importance of federal funding for the construction of the long-awaited bridge over the Saguenay river. “This bridge is a strategic infrastructure for the economic and social development of our region. We need a firm commitment from the next federal government and the candidates in the election to accelerate its completion through significant financial participation,” said Marcel Furlong, President of the Assemblée des MRC de la Côte-Nord.
Completing Route 138: a top priority
The Côte-Nord wardens are also asking for financial commitments to complete Route 138, which is essential for linking isolated communities to each other and to the rest of Quebec. “Completing this road is vital to reducing the isolation of our communities and fostering their economic development. The federal government must play a key role in this,” added Furlong.
A dynamic region facing multiple challenges
In addition to road infrastructure, the Assemblée des MRC highlighted other regional priorities requiring federal support, such as air transport, mobile service connectivity, employment insurance and support for fisheries.
The Assembly expects the next member of parliament to provide a real roadmap to meet the pressing needs of the Côte-Nord region. “The challenges are many, but with concrete commitments and a shared vision, we can build a prosperous future for our region,” concludes Marcel Furlong.