TORONTO — The Ontario government has finished tunnelling the western underground portion of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to create a reliable and continuous rapid transit line that connects communities from the east end of Toronto to Etobicoke and Mississauga. “As the Greater Toronto Area continues to grow, families deserve to have …
Sussex — Sussex is building two flood diversion channels and overpasses after an investment of $25.6 million from the federal and municipal governments. This was announced by Member of Parliament Wayne Long and Mayor Marc Thorne. The first channel will extend from Trout Creek to the Kennebecasis River flood plain, crossing Route 1, while the second channel will link Parson Brook to …
Thompson-Nicola Regional District — The Lower Nicola Indian Band is revitalizing natural green spaces and completing bank stabilization with an investment of $190,000 from the federal government. The funding supports planting various types of trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass at several locations on different reserves that were disturbed by the flooding event in Merritt in 2021. The revegetation efforts aim …
The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund is helping communities build resilience for future climate-related weather events Pictou County – Climate comfort centres play an essential role during extreme weather events, offering residents a place to shelter, charge devices, use the internet, and check in with family and friends. By providing a space where people can feel safe, supported, and connected during …
Quebec City — The governments of Canada and Quebec announce the signing of the Agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the 2024-2034 period. Under this agreement, Quebec will receive more than $2.8 billion in CCBF funding over the next five years, including $535 million for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, helping municipalities address local infrastructure priorities. Announced by Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and …
Budget 2024 is seizing the opportunities of today to build a Canada that works better for every generation. Ottawa – First, the government is delivering fairness for every generation with a housing plan that includes nearly 4 million new homes, transformative expansions to Canada’s social safety net to make life cost less and ensure Canadians get the care they need, …
Gabriola Island — The federal government is investing up to $1.7 million in rural communities across British Columbia for transit studies, planning projects, vehicle purchases, and supporting infrastructure. On Gabriola Island, the funding will support their community bus system, Gabriola’s Environmentally Responsible Trans-Island Express (GERTIE). They will buy two electric passenger buses to replace the two passenger diesel buses currently in service. …
Winnipeg – The federal government launched a new Co‑operative Housing Development Program to support a new generation of co-op housing in Canada and help make housing more affordable. For decades, co-ops have provided Canadians with secure, affordable, and community-oriented homes. The new $1.5 billion program – co-designed with the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada and other leaders in the co-op sector – will provide …
Ottawa — Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto, and Colin Best, President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), released a joint statement: “The three levels of government have finalized a Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) agreement, which will ensure that critical infrastructure …
Ottawa – Communities across Canada need new infrastructure that is built for healthy, affordable living, economic sustainability and ensures the safety of homes and businesses in the 21st century. Making our communities more liveable in a world impacted by climate-related events including floods, storms, and wildfires means planning ahead and building more resilient roads, bridges, water treatment facilities, telecommunication, networks …
