Yellowknife— The governments of Canada and Northwest Territories have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). Through this agreement, communities across the Northwest Territories will be able to build or improve the critical infrastructure related to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste – that will in turn help them build more homes. The Northwest Territories will …
Feds invest to improve infrastructure, support housing in Sudbury
Sudbury – Viviane Lapointe, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Sudbury and Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre announced federal funding up to almost $28 million to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in Sudbury. Funding will support upgrades to the Lively-Walden Wastewater System within the City of Greater Sudbury. …
Feds, BC finalize deal on Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
Richmond — The governments of Canada and British Columbia have finalized an agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). The agreement provides $250 million in federal funding over five years for phase one of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant project to enable more homes and improve densification. The funding is an equal cost match of the Province’s contribution toward the …
Canada and Yukon finalize a ten-year agreement for housing
Yukon — The governments of Canada and Yukon have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). Through this agreement, communities across the Yukon will be able to build or improve the critical infrastructure related to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste – that will in turn help them build more homes. Yukon will receive $74.2 million from …
10-year agreement under Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund done with Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan — The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). Through this agreement, communities across Saskatchewan will be able to build or improve the critical infrastructure related to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste – in order to support more homes and meet the growing demand for affordable housing. …
Building more homes faster in PEI with $86.2m funds
Charlottetown – To increase housing supply, the Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island have reached a new funding agreement, directing close to $86.2 million toward housing enabling infrastructure. This long-term predictable funding, delivered over 10 years under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF), will accelerate housing development, increase densification, and help meet the growing demand for affordable housing. This investment, alongside …
Helping More Canadians Buy a Home
Ottawa – The government is investing to build homes at a record-breaking pace, helping Canadians find an affordable place to call home, and making the boldest mortgage reforms in decades to lower costs. The government is also working with provinces and territories to protect renters. Key measures in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement to help more Canadians buy a home include: Progress …
Federal government announces new measures to help build more homes across Canada
Ontario – Sean Fraser, the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced two new measures that will help unlock more homes across the country. The launch of the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund’s (CHIF) $1 billion direct delivery stream will provide communities across Canada with funding to build or improve the critical infrastructure – such as drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste …