Trois-Rivières — The Société de transport de Trois-Rivières (STTR) is one step closer to the complete electrification of its bus fleet, thanks to a federal investment of more than $33,2 million from the Government of Canada to support four public transit projects in Trois-Rivières. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, Minister Pablo Rodriguez and the Chairman for STTR’s Board of Directors, Michel …
A Bright & Energizing Investment for Oakville
Oakville — The Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre (OTCC) is more energy efficient and costs less to run with the installation of a solar power system on the community centre and parking garage roof. Thanks to the combined investment of more than $1.6 million from the federal government and the Town of Oakville – and announced by Anita Anand, President of the Treasury …
Investing in new municipal well infrastructure in Fundy Albert
Fundy Albert — Fundy Albert will be building new wells and related infrastructure thanks to the combined investment of over $12.2 million from the governments of Canada and New Brunswick and the municipality. Announced by Wayne Long, Member of the Legislative Assembly Mike Holland, and Mayor Robert Rochon, this project will aim to address the recurring boil water advisories, reduce the pumping time of the …
Toronto receives federal funding to create 43 new affordable homes
Toronto – Mayor Chow joined Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, to announce a funding allocation for 43 deeply affordable supportive homes as part of the third phase of the federal Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI), a capital funding program that helps create new affordable and supportive rental housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. …
Helping end Indigenous homelessness in Edmonton
Edmonton — The work to end Indigenous homelessness in Edmonton will be bolstered by an investment of more than $6.9 million, as announced by the Minister Randy Boissonnault and Joanne Pompana, Director of the Red Road Healing Society. The Red Road Healing Society (RRHS) is the newest Indigenous Community Entity under Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy. Through their initiative, Restoring Home …
Increasing Access to High-Speed Internet Service in Elgin County
Rural Ontarians benefitting from increased access to broadband services ELGIN COUNTY – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing over $4 million to bring reliable high-speed internet to 1,567 families, farms, and businesses in Elgin County. “Providing reliable internet access is especially important for rural communities to prosper in our increasingly digital world,” said Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the …
Improved water infrastructure’s coming to 9 Saskatchewan communities
Regina — Nine water infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan will improve residents’ quality of life and contribute to the province’s long-term sustainability and growth thanks to the combined investment of more than $6.9 million from the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan. Announced by Parliamentary Secretary Terry Duguid and Minister Don McMorris, these projects will support communities, enhance their infrastructure, and ensure reliable access to …
Investing in inclusive recreational infrastructure, coastline protection in NS
Liverpool— Recreational infrastructure and coastline protection will be improved, thanks to a combined investment of $3,695,000 from the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia and the Region of Queens Municipality. Announced by Minister Kim Masland and Mayor Darlene Norman, two projects will support inclusive recreational infrastructure and coastline protection in Liverpool and Western Head. The current Liverpool Community Sports Field has …
Investing in Peel Region’s 2051 Transportation Master Plan
Brampton — The Region of Peel’s plan for sustainable transportation is moving forward thanks to an investment of more than $1.5 million from the Government of Canada and the Regional Municipality of Peel. Announced by Minister Fraser and Nando Iannicca, Peel Regional Chair this project will support Peel Region’s 2051 Transportation Master Plan. As part of Peel Region’s 2051 Transportation Master Plan, …
Building over 24,000 new homes in Brampton
BRAMPTON – City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, announced a partnership to fast-track the construction of more than 3,150 residential units over the next three years and the development of more than 24,000 homes over …