Question Period Note: Broad Infrastructure Programming

What is the Government of Canada doing to support infrastructure needs across the country?

• This government recognizes the need for infrastructure that supports our economy and fosters vibrant and dynamic communities across the country.

• We are committed to working with all orders of government and partners to address the evolving infrastructure needs across Canada and to accelerate housing development.

• The government offers an array of programs that support key infrastructure in the areas of transit and mobility, climate resilience, drinking water and wastewater projects from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

• Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada delivers an array of programming and funds a wide variety of projects to support infrastructure needs across the country, with a view to strengthen the economy, help create jobs, support disaster mitigation and adaptation efforts, and improve the quality of life for all Canadians. The department’s suite of infrastructure programs supports a wide range of objectives:
  • The Canada Community-Building Fund provides $2.5 billion a year through a predictable transfer of funding to signatories who in turn flow funding to local governments in their jurisdiction to support infrastructure investments in 19 different infrastructure categories.
  • The Canada Public Transit Fund delivers stable funding (an average of $3 billion per year starting in 2026-27) for public transit providing municipalities, transit authorities and other groups with the resources they need to plan and implement key public transit projects over the long term.
  • The Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund supports investments in drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste infrastructure that enable increased housing development with an investment of up to $6 billion.
  • The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program ($2 billion over eight years) supports retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing publicly-accessible community buildings and the construction of new publicly accessible community, cultural and recreational buildings for underserved and high-needs communities across Canada, including Indigenous communities.
  • The Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund ($3.74 billion over 15 years) supports public infrastructure projects designed to mitigate current and future climate-related risks and disasters triggered by natural hazards.
  • The Natural Infrastructure Fund supports infrastructure projects that use natural or hybrid approaches to protect the natural environment, support healthy and resilient communities, and contribute to economic growth and jobs ($200 million over four years).
  • The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program provides long-term, stable funding to support environmental sustainability, community development, and access to modern services through an investment of over $33 billion.

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