Key Takeaways
- The federal government announced more than $8.4 million for renovations at the Paul-Émile-Lépine Community Centre in L’Île-Perrot, Quebec.
- Planned upgrades include a new roof, improved insulation, heating systems, foundation waterproofing and accessibility features.
- The funding comes through Canada's Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program, which supports energy-efficient and accessible public buildings.
A full overhaul for L'Île-Perrot's gathering place
The federal government is investing more than $8.4 million to renovate and modernize the Paul-Émile-Lépine Community Centre in L'Île-Perrot, Quebec, Ottawa announced October 26, 2026. The money flows through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.
The announcement was made by Peter Schiefke, Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil, alongside Marc Deslauriers, Mayor of L'Île-Perrot — the town where the centre has served as a gathering place for nearly 40 years.
What the money covers
The project includes a complete roof overhaul, replacement of exterior doors and windows, insulation of the walls and attic, renovated restrooms, repairs to the exterior wall cladding, new heating systems, a replaced french drain and waterproofing of the foundation.
Universal access features for people with limited mobility and the visually impaired are also planned, and the retrofit is designed to cut the building's energy use and environmental footprint.
Why one building matters
The centre hosts organizations working in sports, culture, seniors' activities and addiction support, and doubles as the venue for community and family events. The GICB program, created in 2021 with $1.5 billion over five years and topped up with $500 million in Budget 2024 through 2029, funds exactly this kind of work: green, accessible retrofits of public buildings in communities across Canada, with at least 10% of funding reserved for projects serving First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.
The Twikup Take
Community centres are unglamorous infrastructure — until the roof leaks. An $8.4-million retrofit that keeps one building serving seniors, sports leagues and support groups for another generation is federal money at its most visible.
Photo: Ed7789 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) — The Île-Perrot exo train station in L'Île-Perrot, Quebec.