The ability to modernize aging public infrastructure, improve transportation networks and deliver major capital projects efficiently will remain important considerations for Quebec's construction sector under its new provincial government.
The Association des constructeurs de routes et grands travaux du Québec (ACRGTQ) has offered its collaboration to Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and the newly sworn-in cabinet, emphasizing opportunities to improve infrastructure planning, investment and project execution.
Following the cabinet appointments on Oct. 21, 2026, the association highlighted several ministerial portfolios with direct relevance to construction and infrastructure development.
Key appointments include Nicolas Girard as minister of transport and sustainable mobility and minister of municipal affairs; Nicolas Marceau as minister of finance and minister responsible for infrastructure; Mathieu Lebrun as minister of labour, employment and social solidarity; Jean Pellerin as environment minister; and Stéphane Paquet as minister of economic development, innovation and energy.
ACRGTQ identified infrastructure rehabilitation, transportation investment, community development and reduced administrative requirements as priorities that align with longstanding concerns raised by Quebec's construction industry.
The association is seeking continued discussions with provincial officials on maintaining and modernizing public infrastructure, reducing administrative processing times and accelerating projects needed to support communities and economic development.
The proposed areas of cooperation also include simplifying administrative rules and improving government processes to increase the productivity and efficiency of public investment.
ACRGTQ intends to work with the relevant ministries on solutions addressing infrastructure requirements across Quebec, including the needs of public-sector project owners and construction employers.
The association was formed in early 2026 through the merger of the Association des constructeurs de routes et grands travaux du Québec and the Association québécoise des entrepreneurs en infrastructure.
ACRGTQ now represents more than 750 members involved in road construction, civil engineering, municipal works, traffic signalling and major public infrastructure projects.
Under Quebec's construction labour relations legislation, the association also serves as the designated employer-sector representative responsible for negotiating, implementing and monitoring the collective agreement covering the civil engineering and road construction sector.
Its representation extends to more than 2,700 construction employers and a workforce of over 40,000 employees.
The association's proposed collaboration places infrastructure rehabilitation, project delivery efficiency and regulatory reform among the key issues for engagement between the provincial government and the construction industry.
For civil contractors, road builders, infrastructure suppliers and public-sector project owners, these priorities directly relate to project planning, administrative requirements and the delivery of publicly funded construction work.
Continued discussions between ACRGTQ and the new cabinet could provide an industry channel for addressing these issues as Quebec advances its infrastructure priorities.
Source: ACRGTQ.
