Grants and Contributions:

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Title:
Purchase of electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure to create a multi-community transit system for First Nations communities in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$4,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 19, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Phase 1: Conduct a study to validate transit routes Phase 2: Purchase 3 electric vehicles, 7 charging stations and transit software, and construct one storage facility and 17 bus stops/shelters to create a multi-community transit system for First Nations communities in Portage la Prairie.
Organization:
Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Expected Results:

Building on the first phase of permanent transit programming, announced in February 2021, the expanded parameters of the CPTF will continue the federal government’s commitment to improve the quality of life of Canadians by creating jobs and economic growth, supporting climate resilience, and building a stronger and more inclusive Canada. Through the CPTF, HICC will collaborate with all levels of government, Indigenous partners as well as stakeholders to deliver world-class, modern public transit and active transportation infrastructure.

Location:
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, CA
Reference Number:
278-2025-2026-Q4-00200
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Additional Information:

This contribution agreement should have been reported in the Fourth Quarter of 2025-26.

Recipient's Legal Name:
Long Plain First Nation
Program:
Canada Public Transit Fund
Program Purpose:

Building on the first phase of permanent transit programming, announced in February 2021, the expanded parameters of the CPTF will continue the federal government’s commitment to improve the quality of life of Canadians by creating jobs and economic growth, supporting climate resilience, and building a stronger and more inclusive Canada. Through the CPTF, HICC will collaborate with all levels of government, Indigenous partners as well as stakeholders to deliver world-class, modern public transit and active transportation infrastructure.