Federal govt invests in rural transit solutions across Alberta

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Alberta — Six rural communities across Alberta will see improvements to local public transit services, after an investment of more than $3.4 million from the federal government. In Stoney Nakoda Nation territory, funding will support the purchase of new transit assets to expand public transit capacities and connect residents to nearby hubs, such as Cochrane, Mînî Thnî, and the Bow Valley Corridor. …

Building more homes faster in PEI with $86.2m funds

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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 …

Supporting people experiencing homelessness in York Region

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Newmarket— By working closely with its partners, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, and is providing additional support to address homelessness and encampments. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Leah Taylor Roy, Member of Parliament for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill; Eric Jolliffe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Regional Municipality …

Supporting people living without homes

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Waterloo — By working closely with its partners, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, and providing additional support to address homelessness and encampments. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Bardish Chagger, MP for Waterloo, and Karen Redman, Regional Chair, Region of Waterloo, announced a federal investment of almost $72 …

Hamilton to get over $62m through Canada Public Transit Fund

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Hamilton — By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and Member of Parliament for …

Delivering stable public transit funding to Mississauga

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Mississauga — The federal government announced an investment of over $123 million in transit funding for the City of Mississauga, through the Canada Public Transit Fund and the Zero Emissions Transit Fund. Canada Public Transit Fund Through the new Canada Public Transit Fund’s Baseline Funding stream, Mississauga’s transit authority, MiWay, will receive a funding allocation of over $112 million over 10 years. This new funding …

Improving public transit services in East Hants

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Nova Scotia — Residents in East Hants will benefit from an increase in public transit services, after an investment of more than $130,000 from the federal and provincial governments. Member of Parliament Kody Blois, MLA John A. MacDonald, and Executive Director for East Hants Learning Tanya Burke announced federal funding to purchase one electric vehicle, one hybrid vehicle and a dispatch software system …