Canada News Centre2026-09-11T09:10:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-selwyn.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Emma Harrison, Member of Parliament for Peterborough and Her Worship, Sherry Senis, Mayor of the Township of Selwyn.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-11T10:00:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/canada-invests-in-rebuilding-the-historic-royal-george-theatre-in-niagara-on-the-lake.html

Cultural spaces and infrastructure fill our communities with vibrance and vision. For many communities, these facilities have been performing and playing their role for decades, meaning they are in increasingly urgent need of modernization to continue to fulfill our cultural needs in the 21st century.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-10T12:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-the-burke-mountain-community-centre.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-09T13:15:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-niagara-on-the-lake.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, Gary Zalepa, Lord Mayor of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Tim Jennings, Executive Director and CEO of the Shaw Festival, and Tim Carroll, Artistic Director of the Shaw Festival.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-09T12:01:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-coquitlam.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam, Jennifer Blatherwick, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Coquitlam—Maillardville, and His Worship Richard Stewart, Mayor of the City of Coquitlam.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-08T16:00:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/federal-government-invests-in-cultural-infrastructure-in-regina.html

Building a strong Saskatchewan and a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-08T15:15:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/building-canada-strong-by-supporting-professional-womens-soccer-in-winnipeg.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-08T14:15:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/the-government-of-canada-extends-the-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-on-gasoline-diesel-and-aviation-fuels-for-canadians.html

Today, Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, participated in an event marking the announcement that the government is extending the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027, and applying 50% of the regular excise tax rate from February 1 through March 31, 2027. This will bring down everyday costs for Canadians, including truckers and businesses in the food, agriculture, housing, construction, and delivery sectors.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-08T10:27:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/federal-government-invests-in-active-transportation-infrastructure-in-conception-bay-south.html

Recreational infrastructure upgrades are coming to Worsley Park, Topsail Beach, Lawrence Pond, and CBS T’Railway after an investment of more than one million dollars from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-08T08:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/media-advisory-affordability-announcement-in-barrie.html

Members of the media are invited to an affordability announcement with Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, and His Worship Alex Nuttall, Mayor of the City of Barrie.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-04T17:20:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-regina.html

Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure in Regina with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development and Sam Karikas, CEO of the RCMP Heritage Centre.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-04T16:13:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-winnipeg.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre; the Honourable Nellie Kennedy, Minister of Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism; the Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families and Minister responsible for Accessibility and Gender Equity; and Christina Litz, President of Northern Super League.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-04T14:00:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-conception-bay-south.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Paul Connors, Member of Parliament for Avalon, and His Worship Darrin Bent, Mayor of Conception Bay South.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-04T11:30:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/federal-government-investment-charts-path-to-new-park-amenities-and-trail-in-pasadena.html

The shoreline along Glide Path Road will be upgraded with a trail, new amenities and protections against erosion after an investment of over $300,000 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-04T08:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/canada-and-ontario-making-homes-more-affordable-in-mississauga.html

Today, the Governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the City of Mississauga is receiving up to $401.4 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to reduce development charges by 50 per cent for residential developments from January 29, 2025, to March 31, 2029.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-03T11:30:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/building-canada-strong-from-playground-to-podium--government-of-canada-invests-in-ontario-sport.html

The Government of Canada is Building Canada Strong through sport. From playground to podium, we are investing in communities, supporting athletes and uniting Canadians, because sport is the ultimate nation builder.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-03T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/federal-government-and-switzer-carty-transportation-services-invest-in-school-bus-electrification.html

As Canada transitions to a net-zero carbon future, the federal government is partnering with public transit and school bus operators to help electrify their fleets and reduce carbon emissions.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-02T12:07:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/minister-olszewski-announces-investment-for-wastewater-infrastructure-in-jasper-to-support-ongoing-wildfire-recovery-efforts.html

For generations, Jasper has been both a home and a destination, where people have built lives and businesses while welcoming visitors from across Canada and around the world.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-01T15:15:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-north-calgary-water-servicing-project.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-01T13:15:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-calgary.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation, and City of Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-31T17:38:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-jasper.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), and Ministerial Lead for Jasper; and His Worship Richard Ireland, Mayor of Jasper.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-31T15:00:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/samuel-de-champlain-bridge-special-illumination-for-the-international-overdose-awareness-day.html

Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in purple from sunset to 10:00 p.m. for International Overdose Awareness Day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-31T15:00:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/canada-and-ontario-making-homes-more-affordable-in-bradford-west-gwillimbury.html

Today, the governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is receiving up to $94.8 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to reduce development charges by up to 76 per cent, depending on the unit type and area, from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029. The funding will help build more homes and community infrastructure in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury while advancing the province’s plan to protect Ontario by investing in projects that support economic growth and keep workers on the job.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-28T12:40:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-in-the-municipality-of-the-county-of-antigonish.html

Parliamentary Secretary Jaime Battiste and Warden Nicholas MacInnis announced a federal investment of more than $560,000 in extending municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater systems in the Municipality of the County of Antigonish through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-27T10:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/canada-and-ontario-making-homes-more-affordable-in-hamilton.html

Today, the governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the City of Hamilton is receiving $572 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to eliminate development charges on all residential developments from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-26T16:25:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/canada-and-ontario-making-homes-more-affordable-in-vaughan.html

Today, the governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the City of Vaughan is receiving up to $697.2 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to reduce development charges by 50 per cent for residential developments from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-26T12:22:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-from-playground-to-podium--government-of-canada-makes-major-investment-in-bolton-ontario.html

The Government of Canada is Building Canada Strong through sport. From playground to podium, we are investing in communities, supporting athletes and uniting Canadians, because sport is the ultimate nation builder.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-26T11:15:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-beech-hill.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso–Antigonish and Nicholas MacInnis, Warden of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-26T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-hamilton.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), John-Paul Danko, Member of Parliament for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Andrea Horwath, Mayor of Hamilton.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-25T17:24:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-vaughan.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Member of Parliament for Ajax, Premier Doug Ford, Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and Steven Del Duca, Mayor of Vaughan.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-25T17:12:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-enhancement-and-expansion-to-the-pmd-arena-and-community-centre.html

The federal government has announced an investment of more than $4.7 million to enhance and expand the PMD Arena and Community Centre through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-25T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-and-the-toronto-and-region-conservation-authority-invest-in-the-meadoway-multi-use-trail.html

A hydro corridor is being transformed into a vibrant greenspace and active transportation route with the help of an investment of more than $4.3 million from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-25T10:43:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-the-fredericton-indoor-pool.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-25T10:01:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-electrical-reliability-for-the-robert-o-pickard-environmental-centre-ropec.html

MP Mona Fortier, joined by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, announced a federal investment of more than $30 million to increase the electrical reliability of the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre (ROPEC) wastewater treatment plant through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-24T13:15:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-scarborough.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement and milestone celebration with Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Member of Parliament for Ajax, Salma Zahid, Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre – Don Valley East, John Mackenzie, Chief Executive Officer at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, James Nowlan, Executive Director for the Environment, Climate and Forestry Division for the City of Toronto and Tamara Rebanks, Director of the Weston Family Foundation.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-24T10:45:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/housing-announcement-in-toronto.html

Members of the media are invited to a housing announcement with Danielle Martin, Member of Parliament for University—Rosedale, Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of the City of Toronto, and Ausma Malik, Deputy Mayor of the City of Toronto.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-23T17:30:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/investments-in-active-transportation-for-the-durham-region.html

Durham Region will enhance active transportation and recreation opportunities through new and improved multi-use paths, trail connections and amenities after an investment of more than $3.3 million from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-21T16:22:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/official-grand-opening-of-the-thunderchild-wellness-centre.html

The Thunderchild Wellness Centre is officially celebrating its grand opening.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-21T14:15:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-mississauga.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Fares Al Soud, Member of Parliament for Mississauga Centre; Iqra Khalid, Member of Parliament for Mississauga – Erin Mills; Joe Horneck, Councillor for Ward 6; and Stephen Dasko, Councillor for Ward 1.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-21T13:00:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-ottawa1.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester, His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa, and Tim Tierney, Councillor for Beacon Hill-Cyrville.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-21T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-ajax.html

Les représentants des médias sont invités à une annonce en matière d’infrastructure en présence de Jennifer McKelvie, secrétaire parlementaire du ministre du Logement et de l’Infrastructure et députée d’Ajax Centre, de John Henry, président régional et directeur général de la Municipalité régionale de Durham, de Sterling Lee, maire adjoint et conseiller régional pour le quartier 2 de la Ville d’Ajax, et de John MacKenzie, directeur général de l’Office de protection de la nature de Toronto et de la région.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-20T18:46:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/milestone-announcement-in-turtleford.html

UPDATE - Milestone Announcement in Thunderchild First Nation

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-20T14:00:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/ground-broken-on-159-new-affordable-homes-in-ottawas-lowertown-neighbourhood.html

Today, MP Mona Fortier joined Stéphane Giguère, Chief Executive Officer of Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), to mark the groundbreaking of 200 Beausoleil, an affordable housing development in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood and one of the first projects advancing under the Government of Canada's Build Canada Homes initiative.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-19T15:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/investing-in-cycling-facilities-in-ottawas-east-end.html

Announced by MP Marie-France Lalonde and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, along with Councillor Laura Dudas, the Orléans Boulevard and Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard cycling facilities project will contribute to a safe and connected active transportation network for residents of Orléans.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-19T13:35:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-recreational-infrastructure-in-dartmouth.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-19T12:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-ottawa0.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Marie-France Lalonde, Member of Parliament for Orléans, Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa, and Laura Dudas, Councillor for Orléans West-Innes.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-18T17:30:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-dartmouth.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour and Craig James, President of the Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-18T12:01:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-builds-strong-infrastructure-across-ontario.html

The Government of Canada is delivering $932 million to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the City of Toronto and the Government of Ontario in fiscal year 2026-2027 to invest in modern and reliable infrastructure that builds stronger, more affordable communities for Canadians. As part of this investment, AMO will receive $746 million and the City of Toronto will receive $183 million to make strategic infrastructure investments across 19 project categories. Ontario's Ministry of Transportation will receive $2.2 million to help local roads boards support safe and efficient travel in unincorporated communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-18T11:55:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-builds-strong-infrastructure-across-ontario0.html

The Government of Canada is providing more than $932 million through the Build Communities Strong Fund’s Community stream for 652 recipients across Ontario in 2026-2027. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local roads boards and municipalities to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-18T11:54:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-strengthens-support-for-municipalities-in-ontario-to-tackle-unsheltered-homelessness-and-encampments.html

Far too many people across Canada are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of losing a safe place to live. Addressing homelessness requires immediate action to expand supportive and deeply affordable housing, reduce barriers, and deliver solutions faster for those who need them most.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-17T14:00:13-04:00