British Columbia — Six active transportation planning and improvement projects in British Columbia will better connect communities after an investment of more than $4.6 million from the federal government. Announced by Minister Harjit S. Sajjan and Member of Parliament Ron McKinnon, these projects will develop plans to improve active transportation options, upgrade existing infrastructure, and construct new multi-use and bike paths. In Vancouver, …
Yellowknife — The federal government is investing $150,000 to support public transit studies in three communities. Announced by Minister Gary Anandasangaree, these projects will support the Nahanni Butte First Nation, Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and the Hay River Métis Government in establishing public transit options for their residents. All three communities are using the funding to conduct feasibility studies to …
Sydney — Tomorrow’s Legends, a non-profit organization based in Sydney, will convert a former hockey arena to a solar-powered, multisport facility after an investment of over $2.1 million from the federal government. Announced by Parliamentary Secretary Jaime Battiste and Tomorrow’s Legends Founder Bill Kachafanas, this project will provide a state-of-the-art, indoor sports facility for community members and athletes in Cape Breton Regional Municipality …
Bridgetown — Bridgetown will increase its capacity to manage wastewater after a combined investment of $682,000 from the federal and provincial governments and the Municipality of the County of Annapolis. Announced by MP Kody Blois, Minister John Lohr, and Warden Alex Morrison, this project will extend wastewater collection services to a new seniors’ home re-development. Wastewater collection infrastructure will be extended by approximately …
Craven — Communities across Saskatchewan are upgrading critical public infrastructure through 34 projects after a joint investment of more than $51 million from the federal and provincial governments. Announced by Minister Dan Vandal and Minister Don McMorris, these projects will ensure the continued availability of a safe and reliable drinking water supply and the effective treatment of wastewater for generations to come. The Village …
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, joined by Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced new action, as part of Canada’s economic plan, to build more homes, faster, and strengthen competition to lower prices for Canadians. To scale-up new homebuilding technologies and drive innovation …
Canso — Canso will see improvements to its wastewater management after a combined investment of more than $350,000 from the federal and provincial governments and the Municipality of the District of Guysborough. Announced by Parliamentary Secretary Mike Kelloway, Minister John Lohr, and Warden Vernon Pitts, the project will fund the construction of an equalization tank and the installation of an …
Halifax — A feasibility study supporting the electrification of provincially owned school bus fleets in Atlantic Canada is underway after a combined investment of $495,000 from the federal government and the governments of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia through the Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training. This was announced by Minister Sean Fraser, Minister Bill Hogan, Minister Krista …
Winnipeg — The Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) will receive accessibility and environmental upgrades after an investment of more than $1.3 million from the federal government. Announced by Minister Dan Vandal, and Suzanne Munroe, MTYP Board Chair, this project will provide a more inclusive and sustainable space for the community to gather and express their creativity. The funding will help provide barrier-free access …
Sherbrooke — Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, and Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, announce an investment of $21,445,679 to modernize the Société de transport de Sherbrooke (STS) and electrify its vehicles. The governments of Quebec and Canada are investing $12,482,553 and $8,963,126 respectively. For the occasion, the ministers were accompanied by …
