Cultural heritage: Partnership agreement signed with the Brome-Missisquoi regional county municipality

July 2, 2026

Cowansville, July 2, 2026 – Isabelle Charest, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister Responsible for Canadian Relations and Member of the National Assembly for Brome-Missisquoi, announced on behalf of Mathieu Lacombe, Minister of Culture and Communications, the signing of a cultural heritage agreement with the Brome-Missisquoi Regional County Municipality (RCM). The agreement includes financial assistance of $589,880. The Brome-Missisquoi RCM, together with the municipalities of Bromont, Cowansville, Sutton, Farnham, Lac-Brome and Saint-Ignace-de-Stanbridge, are participating in the Heritage Partnership Program (HPP).

Examples of projects that may be carried out

City of Bromont: Update of the built heritage inventory, particularly with respect to intangible and historical heritage.
Brome-Missisquoi RCM: Development of a management and action plan for the protection of Brome-Missisquoi's landscape and cultural heritage.
Town of Lac-Brome: Development of a heritage management policy.
Town of Cowansville: Preparation of architectural reference sheets for Main Street.
City of Farnham: Roof repair work for the Saint-Romuald Centre.
City of Bromont and Municipality of Saint-Ignace-de-Stanbridge: Municipal grant program to support property owners undertaking heritage preservation and restoration projects.

Through this agreement, the Government of Québec and its municipal partners reaffirm their commitment to preserving and passing on Québec's cultural heritage to future generations. These agreements are important financial tools for RCMs, enabling them to enhance the heritage assets found throughout their territories, increase their attractiveness, and strengthen collective identity.

The Government of Québec's contribution to these agreements totals $57.07 million, as part of joint investments with municipalities exceeding $106 million.

Quotes

"Heritage is everyone's responsibility. It bears witness to our history, traditions and expertise, making it a precious legacy that must be preserved. Thanks to these agreements, which allow us to work together, we will be better equipped to protect this heritage and ensure that future generations can benefit from it. I thank the RCMs for their commitment."

– Mathieu Lacombe, Minister of Culture and Communications

"Across every region of Québec, heritage is an integral part of what brings us together and what makes us unique. By working hand in hand with municipalities, we are giving communities the tools they need to protect and bring to life what defines their identity. These agreements not only help preserve our heritage, but also ensure that it can be proudly passed on to future generations, where it matters most—in our communities."

– Mathieu Lévesque, Minister Responsible for Youth and Minister Delegate for the Regions

"Our heritage reflects our history and is a treasure we must protect. I warmly congratulate the Brome-Missisquoi RCM and its municipal partners for their leadership and vision. Through this agreement, we are providing ourselves with the means to showcase our cultural richness and pass it on to future generations."

– Isabelle Charest, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister Responsible for Canadian Relations and Member of the National Assembly for Brome-Missisquoi

"Heritage lies at the heart of Brome-Missisquoi's identity and contributes to the richness of our communities. This agreement enables us to work collaboratively with our municipalities to better protect, promote and pass on this shared legacy. It is a long-term investment that will benefit today's residents as well as future generations."

– Mélanie Thibault, Director General, Brome-Missisquoi Regional County Municipality

Highlights

The Heritage Partnership Program is designed to meet the needs of Québec's municipal communities.
Province-wide, 94 heritage agreements have been signed with municipalities.
The Ministry's contribution to these agreements totals $57.07 million, as part of joint investments with municipalities exceeding $106 million.
Municipal contributions vary according to the economic vitality index of participating RCMs and municipalities, representing either 40% or 50% of project costs.
The first call for projects under the program was held from May 29 to September 5, 2025.
The Heritage Partnership Program brings together initiatives that were previously supported through the Cultural Development Agreements Program and the Capital Assistance Program of the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications.

Source

Catherine Boucher
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Culture and Communications
418-802-6833
catherine.boucher@mcc.gouv.qc.ca

Maryse Dubois
Press Secretary
Office of the Member for Brome-Missisquoi
450-266-7410
maryse.dubois@assnat.qc.ca

Information

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