Grants and Contributions:
The purpose of the CHIF is to support the federal government’s commitment to improve the quality of life of people living in Canada by creating jobs and economic growth, supporting climate resilience, and building a stronger and more inclusive Canada. Through the CHIF, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) will collaborate with all levels of government, Indigenous partners, as well as other stakeholders to deliver public drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste infrastructure that will enable new housing supply.
The purpose of the program is to accelerate the construction and upgrading of housing-enabling drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste infrastructure, directly supporting the creation of new homes and increasing densification. This investment is part of the Government of Canada's commitment to address the impacts of the housing crisis on communities of all sizes across Canada.