The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario celebrated continued progress on the construction of the Hamilton LRT in Hamilton, Ont. The Ontario government has awarded a contract for the first major package of civil and utility work to the Hamilton Transit Alliance. The Government of Canada is investing up to $1.7 billion in the Hamilton LRT. The full release is … Read more
The Fort Frances Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances, Ont., will generate solar energy following an investment of $589,762 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. The full release is available online. Contact Renee.Proctor@infc.gc.ca.
Residents of Mississauga can expect a safer and more reliable public transit system thanks to a joint investment of more than $14.3 million in two infrastructure projects. Canada, Ontario and Mississauga are partnering to support improvements that will benefit bus transit and active transportation. The federal government is investing a total of $5,750,744 in both projects through the Public … Read more
The Government of Canada celebrated continued progress on the construction of the Ontario Line subway in Toronto, Ont. Tunnelling has officially started on the Ontario Line, marking a major milestone in the project. The Government of Canada is investing more than $4 billion in the Ontario Line, the single largest federal public transit investment in Toronto. The full release … Read more
The federal government is taking action to help communities respond to the urgent challenge of unsheltered homelessness and encampments by investing $125 million to extend the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI). This initiative will support more stable housing, enable outreach staff to connect people experiencing unsheltered homelessness with services they need, and help fund the … Read more
Six rural Albertan communities will undertake transit purchases and planning projects after an investment of $730,538 from the federal government through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF). The full release is available online. Contact Renee.Proctor@infc.gc.ca.
The Government of Canada is supporting the City of Hamilton in Ontario in their plans to deliver more than 150km of cycling infrastructure through their Accelerated Active Transportation Implementation Plan. A federal investment of more than $240,000 will support the construction of more than 500 metres of new bike lanes and multi-use paths around Victoria Avenue. The … Read more
The Government of Canada and the City of Port Colborne, Ont., are investing a combined $140,000 in a natural infrastructure project that will improve stormwater drainage and provide improved facilities for outdoor recreation. The federal government is investing $48,800 in this project through the Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF). The full release is available online. Contact Renee.Proctor@infc.gc.ca. Ten municipalities in western … Read more
The Government of Canada, through Build Canada Homes, and the Province of New Brunswick are partnering on a major affordable housing partnership to accelerate the delivery of up to 1,200 shovel?ready affordable homes, with the potential to scale to 1,500. Build Canada Homes intends to contribute up to $150 million to support these 1,200 homes, prioritizing projects that deliver … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.), joined by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, celebrated the continued progress on the construction of the Ontario Line subway in Toronto, Ont. The 15.6-kilometre transit line will be within walking distance for nearly 230,000 people. The Government of Canada is investing more than $4 billion in the Ontario Line. The full release is … Read more