Grants and Contributions

Purchase a mini bus, a bus and 5 bus stops in the rural areas of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality of Nova Scotia to support the existing transit system.

The District of Sooke (District) is proposing minor upgrades to surfacing of an existing pedestrian trail (approx. 180m) along the eastern side of DeMamiel Creek; construction of a new (3m wide) trail (approx. 400m with block retaining walls) along the western side of DeMamiel Creek that will connect with the existing eastern trail section; a (40m) boardwalk for sensitive ecosystem preservation; and a (40m clear span) pedestrian bridge (aluminum, fir decking, and concrete abutments) over DeMamiel Creek with viewing platform; and install signage of natural & cultural history, safety and wayfinding.

Retrofit of a two-story building in Kingston, ON that provides language education services for underserved communities. It includes the installation of rooftop solar panels, community kitchen, various accessibility features and an extension to the building to house an elevator.

The Hiawatha Highlands & Conservation Area Connector Trail led by Tourism Sault Ste. Marie will provide a critical link connecting residents and visitors from downtown Sault Ste. Marie, by way of off-road path to Hiawatha Highlands Conservation area, Wishart and Kinsmen Parks. Project activities include a 5 km green space active transportation corridor and a 90 feet long recreation bridge. The establishment of the greenway created by the Connector Trail will create a community asset for both recreation and non-motorized users (cyclists, runners, walkers, snowshoers, Nordic skiers, etc.) of all abilities and ages.

New cultural building in Fort McPherson, North Territories to act as a gathering area for sharing knowledge and offers a much needed space for elders, youth, and all community members to increase land-based knowledge, share cultural history, and ensure that the community understands and is prepared for how climate change, and other global challenges, will impact the local community.

New Indigenous health and social facility in Aroland First Nation, ON to include 20 private suites and provide several shared facilities including a kitchen, dining area, lounge, craft area, and fitness room, ensure access to social and health supports and services while maintaining connections to traditions, values, and beliefs.

This project will implement a bundle of infrastructure enhancements including streetlighting along 3km of the Robert Campbell Highway and cross walks to improve the safety for active transportation users along the highways within the Town of Watson Lake.

This project will provide 12km of multi-use pathway along the Klondike Highway. It will add cantilevered pathways with lighting onto the existing two-lane Takhini River Bridge to create a safe crossing for active transportation users. The project also includes 3 km of painted shoulder lanes on the approaches to the bridge and necessary upgrades to the existing bridge structure to support the weight of the new cantilevered pathways on either side of the bridge.

New multi-purpose community facility in Montréal, QC to offer services based around community needs, sports activities, and environmental issues. Services include food assistance, child and student aid, assistance to disaster victims and victims of crime, material and financial aid, sports, recreation, and education.

Retrofit of a conservation centre in Fredericton, NB that aims to foster public awareness about value of wetlands and encourage support for conservation through an interactive display room, events, programs, and day camps helping to encourage youth to take positive action. It includes a geo-thermal solution to reduce carbon emissions and to increase energy efficiency, and improving access to people with disabilities through power-assisted doors, an elevator and 3 wheelchair ramps.