The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec announced on Tuesday that it will not take part in the Coalition Avenir Québec’s call for interest to develop the province’s third link transportation project. CDPQ Infra added that it does not have a role in the selection process, confirming that the Caisse’s decision is not tied to any involvement by the infrastructure subsidiary.
The provincial government opened the call for interest to attract partners for the third link, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding Quebec’s transportation network. The request for proposals seeks private or public entities that could contribute to the planning, financing, construction, or operation of the new link.
By stating its non‑participation, the Caisse signaled that it will not submit a bid or otherwise engage with the CAQ’s solicitation. CDPQ Infra’s clarification that it is not part of the process underscores that the Caisse’s withdrawal is not a response to any direct involvement by the subsidiary.
The third link project remains a priority for the CAQ, which is pursuing a range of options to improve regional connectivity. The call for interest continues to be open to other potential partners, though the Caisse’s absence narrows the pool of interested parties from the province’s major institutional investors.
No further details were provided about the timeline for evaluating submissions or the criteria that will guide the selection of a developer. The CAQ has not indicated whether the lack of participation from the Caisse will affect the overall schedule for the project.
The development of the third link is expected to play a significant role in Quebec’s transportation strategy, but the current process proceeds without the involvement of either the Caisse or CDPQ Infra.