Abbotsford — The heat recovery and optimization project at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre is set to make the building more energy efficient and decrease greenhouse gas emissions, after an investment of more than $4.45 million from the federal government. Announced by Minister Harjit S. Sajjan and Mayor Ross Siemens, this project will improve the air quality, accessibility, and sustainability of this important community …
New Brunswick — Dieppe Boulevard is getting an extension after a combined investment of $42 million from the federal and provincial governments, along with the City of Dieppe. The project also includes new infrastructure to serve future developments and the addition of a new water tower. Announced by Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister …
Ottawa— Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home, but far too many Canadians face the daily unacceptable reality of homelessness. The Government of Canada and its partners recognize the collective responsibility to develop and deliver community plans with clear outcomes that address local priorities designed to meet the needs of specific populations. To support communities in responding …
Alberta – Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Scott Pearce, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of $300,000 to help 6 communities in Alberta implement innovative strategies to manage their municipal infrastructure. Known as asset management, this investment will help the communities ensure that their infrastructure such as arenas, bridges, drinking water and wastewater systems, …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow together with Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister, and Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the allocation of $471 million in funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), which will result in achieving an additional 11,780 homes in Toronto on top of what has already been projected over the …
Windsor – Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and André Bachand, MNA for Richmond, on behalf of Mathieu Lacombe, Minister of Culture and Communications, Minister responsible for Youth and Minister responsible for the Outaouais region, announce financial assistance of $1,390,372 from the Government of Quebec and $612,820 from the …
Ottawa — Investments in research and knowledge-sharing are key to making data-driven infrastructure decisions to support housing affordability and communities across Canada. Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities announced an open and competitive call for proposals under the Research and Knowledge Initiative. Through the initiative, the federal government is providing funding to eligible applicants for research projects that …
Halifax— Four active transportation research and planning projects are moving forward after an investment of $582,000 from the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia, and Vélo Canada Bikes. Announced by MP Andy Fillmore and David Trueman from Vélo Canada Bikes, these projects will ensure future active transportation infrastructure projects are safer, inexpensive, and a part of their communities. Vélo Canada …
Vancouver — A project in Metro Vancouver will extend the life of trolley overhead (TOH) infrastructure by 30-60 years, after a combined investment of more than $26.6 million from the federal government, Vancouver, and TransLink. Announced by Minister Terry Beech, Minister Rob Fleming, Mayor Ken Sim, and TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn, this project will maintain TOH infrastructure, which connects trolley cars to overhead wires, …
Ottawa — The Government of Canada is adopting new and innovative ways to build high-quality housing, in line with our work to make infrastructure climate resilient, and boost Canada’s housing supply at an unprecedented rate. Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced consultations that will begin in early January 2024 on a housing design catalogue initiative, building on …
