Nova Scotia— The communities of Shelburne and Barton will have 13 new, energy efficient, homes after an investment of more than $5.1 million from the federal and provincial governments and Co-operative Homes Ltd. (Compass Nova Scotia). Heritage Hall in Shelburne is a centrally located building that will be converted into five one- and two-bedroom apartments. Barton Elementary School is located on a large …
Ottawa – Everyone deserves a place to call home. However, for many across the country, home ownership and renting is out of reach due to the unprecedented housing crisis Canada is facing. We need to build more homes, faster, to get Canadians into homes that meet their needs, at prices they can afford. That’s why in Budget 2024 and Canada’s …
Vaudreuil-Dorion— Vaudreuil-Dorion residents will have access to more safe active transportation options after an investment of $2,464,200 from the federal government. The project involves redeveloping rue Chicoine between route De Lotbinière and rue Trudeau, adding sidewalks, one-way bicycle paths separated from the roadway, pedestrian-friendly lighting and vegetation over a distance of 1.4 km. These new developments are designed to make the …
Nova Scotia — Construction is beginning on a new sidewalk in the Village of Canning after an investment of more than $700,000 from the federal government. This new 630 metres of sidewalk will run along Summer Street between J Jordan Road and Chapel Road. The sidewalk will connect to other sidewalks in the village to create a safe route to the …
Halifax, Nova Scotia – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, accompanied by Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, with NATO Defence Innovation …
St. John’s—The federal government has transferred more than $16 million to Newfoundland and Labrador under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments to Newfoundland and Labrador for this fiscal year. The next payment …
Nova Scotia — Residents in Annapolis and western Kings counties will have increased access to a bookable transportation service after an investment of more than $270,000 from the federal and provincial governments. The Trans County Transportation Society is using the investment to add three accessible vehicles to their fleet. “Access to public transit is as important in rural communities as it is …
Saskatchewan — The federal government is investing more than $4.4 million in transportation infrastructure projects across rural Saskatchewan. Through the funding, Cowessess First Nation will buy electric vehicles and set up charging stations, while also building a maintenance facility to support public transportation services for on-reserve community members. The Sturgeon Lake First Nation will build a pedestrian bridge that connects the …
Yukon, September 25, 2024 — Every day commuting and travel will be improved on the Chilkoot Way route in Whitehorse after a joint investment of $850,000 from the federal government and the City of Whitehorse. Upgrades include the installation of a new two-way protected bicycle lane on the north side of Chilkoot Way, a new pedestrian crossing, signage, crossing markings at …
Ottawa — As much progress as Canada makes to solve the housing crisis, it will not be over as long as there are people living in tents because they cannot afford a place to live. Through Canada’s Housing Plan, we made it clear that we would be taking a leadership role to help end encampments and to address homelessness. We …
