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In a series of articles published today in La Presse, columnist Francis Vailles juxtaposes unfounded data and assumptions to claim that the REM (Réseau électrique métropolitain) project will result in additional expenses for municipalities over and above the proportional rise in contributions attributable to increased ridership. These calculations mislead the public about an important project that residents hope to see completed as quickly as possible.

CDPQ Infra, a subsidiary of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, announced today the addition of three new stations to the Réseau électrique métropolitain (REM) project. The Bassin Peel, McGill and Édouard-Montpetit stations will significantly improve downtown Montréal service and further integrate the REM into the métro system through fluid and efficient connections to the Orange, Green and Blue lines. The new stations were made possible by the development of innovative solutions to complex technical issues.

In an article published today, La Presse columnist Francis Vailles suggests that a ridership study for the future Réseau électrique métropolitain (REM) project indicates limited interest in the REM on the part of drivers and existing public transit users, resulting in lower-than-expected ridership. This is inaccurate.

CDPQ Infra, subsidiary of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, announced today the companies and consortiums that qualified as part of the qualification process for the completion of the Réseau électrique métropolitain (REM) project.

CDPQ Infra, a subsidiary of Caisse de dépôt et de placement du Québec, invites the public to take part in its second round of open houses that will be held by the end of November and in early December, in sectors that will be serviced by the REM.

The Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement (BAPE) is holding this week the second part of its public hearings regarding CDPQ Infra’s Réseau électrique métropolitain (REM) project.