GRAND-BOUCTOUCHE, NB, Sep. 26, 2025 (CNW Group via COMTEX) --
The Government of Canada is partnering with the Government of New Brunswick and the Town of Grand-Bouctouche to renew the park's natural environment and protect the shoreline through a combined investment of $1.2 million.
This was announced today by the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, BenoàRt Bourque, Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly on behalf of the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship Aldéo Saulnier, Mayor of Grand-Bouctouche.
Funding will go toward filling the park's shoreline with more than 700 trees, shrubs, and plants to mitigate flooding, slow erosion and create a healthy, resilient riparian zone within a vital marsh estuary. In addition, this project will create new, more accessible green spaces that include walkways, trails, signage, lighting, and benches.
Quotes
"This revitalization of Bouctouche Rotary Park will enhance this already beautiful green space while implementing crucial measures to protect it from flooding and erosion. These improvements will make the park an even more inviting, healthier, and resilient natural space for the benefit of the entire community and all those who visit this wonderful coastal region."
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy
"This investment will benefit the community for years to come. By implementing measures to protect the shoreline, we are preserving Bouctouche Rotary Park's natural beauty, supporting local tourism, and ensuring that residents and visitors can continue to enjoy this important community space."
The Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation
"We are proud to have the financial support of the three levels of government to ensure the financial viability of the project. One of the municipality's priorities is green spaces for our residents and tourists, and this project will create a meeting place for generations to come."
His Worship Aldéo Saulnier, Mayor of Grand-Bouctouche
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Associated Links
Natural Infrastructure Fund https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/nif-fin/index-eng.htmlÂ
Strengthened Climate Plan https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.htmlÂ
Housing and Infrastructure Project Map https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.htmlÂ
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Contacts: For more information (media only), please contact: Renee LeBlanc Proctor,
Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities, Renee.Proctor@infc.gc.ca; Media Relations, Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities Canada, 613-960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154,
Email: media-medias@infc.gc.ca; Mary-Anne Hurley-Corbyn, Communications Director,
Regional Development Corporation, Government of New Brunswick,
Mary-Anne.Hurley-Corbyn@gnb.ca; Serge Arsenault, Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk
and Treasurer, Town of Grand-Bouctouche, serge.arsenault@bouctouche.ca
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