Grants and Contributions

The City of Toronto, together with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) are implementing flood risk mitigation measures to improve flood conveyance and reduce urban and riverine flooding experienced in the Rockcliffe-Smythe area, the most flood vulnerable area in TRCA¿s jurisdiction. These measures include channel widening, crossing upsizing, installation of floodwalls, and local / trunk sewer improvements to reduce flood risk for many properties within the area. The solutions proposed will substantially reduce flooding risk in the Rockcliffe-Smythe area.

Jane St Bridge is one of a package of measures and is not amongst the listing of projects submitted for funding approval as this project was already approved for DMAF funding in the 2020 DMAF intake. Based on Hydraulic modelling completed, the Jane St project alone will not be effective in mitigating flood risk.

This project will use natural and hybrid infrastructure for the conversion of hardscape and urban heat island parking lot in the form of a rooftop garden by constructing a rooftop garden and balcony areas of approximately 8250 square feet, a green roof and the attendant irrigation, support, soil media and stormwater management systems, planting trees and plantings that are native to both Southern Ontario and Estonia with focus on biodiversity, greenery, apiary, pollinating gardens, bird habitat, and supporting it’s accessibility by installing design elements such as walkways, signage, benches, garbage bins and lighting.

The Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund aims to limit short-term rentals that take away units from the long-term rental market across the country. This is accomplished by providing grant funding to municipalities and Indigenous communities with existing strict regulatory regimes to support the local enforcement of short-term rental restrictions in an effort to make more long-term housing units available in Canada.

A new cultural centre in Toronto, ON that will re-build a city-owned heritage building in the Mirvish Village redevelopment in Toronto. The proposed project will increase accessibility, energy efficiency, health and safety, and significantly expand space for programming. The new building will include a soundproofed drumming studio, an art gallery, a digital podcast room, a bookstore, and multi-purpose community spaces for meetings, programs, and events.

The Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative will address unsheltered homelessness and encampments by providing funding and coordinating with other orders of government to increase housing supply, affordability, and improve access to vital services. To accomplish this, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada is working with provinces, territories and municipalities on the delivery of this initiative to maximize alignment, select communities and confirm commitments to support and fund community-level efforts.

The project involves the expansion of the Jane Street Bridge. The existing crossing is undersized and has insufficient capacity often resulting in Black Creek flooding upstream of Jane Street during storm events. Based on the information provided by the City of Toronto, the expansion and upgrades to the existing Jane Street infrastructure will help protect homes and businesses from future flooding. The Jane Bridge expansion is expected to increase the resilience of the Rockcliffe community and spare it from the effects of climate change, extreme weather events and the associated riverine flood risk. The project would begin construction in 2024 and end in 2026.

The retrofit of a community facility in Toronto, ON that will replace old Compact Fluorescent Lights with energy-efficient LEDs in the main hall, classrooms, washrooms, and hallways. The LED lights will be dimmable, and switches will be reconfigured for zoning, optimizing lighting usage. Additionally, 20 windows will be installed on the east and west sides to bring in more natural light and save energy. Automation features will be integrated into all doors for increased accessibility, as well as auto faucets and flush systems in washrooms to reduce water waste. Rooftop HVAC units will feature Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) for year-round energy savings.

Reaching Home aims to prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. This is accomplished by mobilizing partners at the federal, provincial/territorial and community levels, as well as the private and voluntary sectors, and other stakeholders, to address barriers to well-being faced by those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.

The project will provide flooding protection for the Lower Simcoe Street Underpass in downtown Toronto. The objective of the project is address flooding issues at the Lower Simcoe Street Underpass to improve public health and safety while managing combined sewer overflows and improving the stormwater infrastructure in the area to build resilience to extreme weather events in the future.

To create a web platform to facilitate partnerships between developers, municipalities, and lenders for innovative mixed-use projects, promoting affordable housing solutions, diverse collaborations, and increased participation from non-traditional funders.