Toronto – One of the biggest pressures on young Canadians right now is the difficulty of saving for a down payment and qualifying for an affordable mortgage. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced Budget 2024 will include a number of enhancements to the Home Buyers’ Plan and the Canadian Mortgage Charter that will help put homeownership back …
Muskowekwan First Nation — Rural communities across Saskatchewan will soon establish or expand their public transit offerings after a federal investment of $6.1 million. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, these 11 projects will help residents get around easily and conveniently. Investing in public transit infrastructure is fundamental to economic growth, reducing air pollution, and creating more inclusive communities, where everyone has access …
Hay River — The community along the West Channel village in Hay River will be safer from floods after an investment of more than $1.1 million from the federal government. Announced by MP Michael McLeod and Mayor Kandis Jameson, this project will mitigate current and future impacts of climate change while meeting the diversified needs of the regional population and economy. …
Grouard— The Band Office and Daycare facilities in Kapawe’no First Nation are receiving energy and facility upgrades after an investment of more than $1.5 million from the federal government. This was announced today by Minister Sean Fraser and Chief Sydney Halcrow. To reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, the two buildings will receive upgrades to the lighting, HVAC, and water …
St. Albert — Ventilation and arena upgrades are now complete in four community buildings in the province after an investment of $3,401,324 from the federal government. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, these projects are located in St. Albert, Tsuut’ina Nation, and Cold Lake. In St. Albert, the turf on the sports field for the Larry Olexiuk Field in the Riel …
Laval — Residents of Laval and the surrounding area will have a new place to meet and enjoy their favorite activities, thanks to a joint investment of $25 million by the federal government and the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal to support the construction of a new energy-efficient community centre in the heart of the Chomedey district. Announced by the Prime …
Regina — A joint investment of more than $45 million from federal, provincial, and local governments will support an increased supply of safe and reliable drinking water, effective wastewater treatment, and cleaner soil for communities across Saskatchewan. These projects were announced today by Minister Sean Fraser and Minister Don McMorris. The northwest of the province will see the decommissioning of non-engineered …
Seven new stations will bring fast and convenient transit closer to people and jobs in the GTA TORONTO — The Ontario government is issuing a Request for Qualifications for the design and construction of seven stations along the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE), marking another milestone in the province’s plan to deliver reliable, rapid transit to communities in Etobicoke and …
Toronto — As spring and summer approach, the federal government announced an investment of more than $2.3 million towards 50 planning and design projects. This investment will provide the necessary resources for municipalities and organizations to plan for the paths, trails, footbridges, wayfinding signage, and other infrastructure they need to support more active travel in their communities.. One of the projects included …
Ottawa — The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, and the Minister for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, issued the following statement today: “Having a safe home is essential to supporting First Nations in building the lives they want for themselves, their families, and their communities. We know that there is more …
