Three measures are being deployed under Phase 2 of the Recovery Plan in 2022 and 2023:

1 – Support for vulnerable businesses – $3.5 million

To help merchants, restaurateurs, bar owners and entertainment venues continue to operate safely in light of the pandemic.

2 – Measures to increase attendance and support for creative and cultural activities – $3 million

 To provide a vibrant, diversified cultural program across the downtown area.

$1.6 million for urban activity spaces:

• Installation of 3 “Giants” in the form of gigantic animated characters during the presentation of circus shows
• Temporary occupation of vacant spaces for artists’ studios 
• Support for cultural projects accessible to the public free of charge 
• Projection of an interactive mural.

$1.4 million for eclectic programming throughout the year:

• Strategic cultural interventions that will allow cultural and creative industry players to pool and redevelop their outdoor spaces 
• Presentation of a rich summer cultural program and integration of new festivals
• Financing of new pooling actions between promoters of major events.

3 – Collect and share downtown data – $500 thousand

Collecting and analyzing socio-economic data to identify initiatives that will ensure the long-term recovery and development of the downtown core.