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Title:

Capital Plan for the City of Barrie

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$11,390,690.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 29, 2026 - Mar 31, 2036

Description:

Barrie's Capital Plan’s focus is to replace the aging fleet to ensure the City can continue to maintain and grow transit services. The recipient’s investments will go towards the purchase of conventional, 40’ buses as part of the City’s replacement program.

Organization:

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Expected Results:

The expected results of the Canada Public Transit Fund are increased use of public transit and active transportation relative to personal vehicles; improved access to clean, affordable, reliable and inclusive mobility options; increased housing supply and affordability through the development of complete, transit-oriented communities; and enhanced climate resilience and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. These results are expected to contribute to economic growth and prosperity, environmental sustainability, improved access to services and opportunities, and stronger and more inclusive communities.

Location:

Barrie, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

278-2026-2027-Q1-00046

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Additional Information:

This contribution agreement should have been reported in the First Quarter of 2026-27.

Amendment Date

0001-01-01T00:00:00

Recipient's Legal Name:

City of Barrie

Program:

Canada Public Transit Fund

Program Purpose:

The Canada Public Transit Fund provides stable, predictable and responsive funding for public transit and active transportation infrastructure in communities of all sizes across Canada. The Fund aims to increase the use of public transit and active transportation relative to car travel, improve transportation options for all, particularly Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving groups, increase housing supply and affordability in complete, transit-oriented communities, and support climate change mitigation and resilience. Through the CPTF, HICC works with all levels of government, Indigenous partners and other stakeholders to support modern, accessible, reliable and sustainable public transit and active transportation infrastructure.

Amendments:

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