Canada News Centre2026-04-16T16:06:36-04:00https://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/2026/04/federal-government-highlights-progress-on-ontario-line-subway.html

Today, the Government of Canada celebrated continued progress on the construction of the Ontario Line subway. Tunnelling has officially started on the Ontario Line, marking a major milestone in the project. New names have also been unveiled for four downtown stations to better reflect the neighbourhoods they will serve and make the line easier for riders to navigate.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-16T16:06:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/infrastructure-announcement-in-toronto-ontario.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), who will be joining the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of the Province of Ontario, the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation and Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-15T20:47:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/canada-and-saskatchewan-invest-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-across-the-province.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-13T11:00:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/infrastructure-announcement-in-regina.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, the Honourable Eric Schmalz, Minister of Government Relations, His Worship Chad Bachynski, Mayor of Regina, and His Worship James Murdock, Mayor of Moose Jaw.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-10T11:15:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/canada-and-quebec-sign-bilateral-agreement-for-projects-under-the-rural-transit-solutions-fund.html

Public transit keeps communities connected, supports local economies and provides affordable, reliable access to jobs, services and opportunities. In rural communities in Canada, these investments help communities bring innovative transit solutions to life, strengthen existing rural transit systems, and lead to real benefits for residents. This provides equitable access to essential services, greater social connection, reduced reliance on personal vehicles, and a positive impact to environmental sustainability.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-10T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/77-new-housing-units-in-three-quebec-communities-thanks-to-a-memorandum-of-understanding-between-canada-and-quebec.html

Driven by a shared desire to increase housing supply, the governments of Canada and Quebec strengthened their collaboration in January to accelerate residential construction and support community development. Thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding setting out the principles of collaboration for the deployment of Build Canada Homes in Quebec, while respecting provincial priorities and jurisdictions, the two governments are now delivering concrete results by partnering to support nearly 865 new affordable housing units across Quebec, representing a total investment of $200 million.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-09T15:22:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/federal-government-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-water-and-sewer-infrastructure-that-will-support-a-new-residential-subdivision-in-caraquet.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-09T13:21:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-in-cornwall-prince-edward-island.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-09T10:26:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-belle-baies-wastewater-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing.html

MP Serge Cormier, Minister Gilles LePage, and Mayor Daniel Guitard announced a federal investment of more than $1.8 million, a provincial contribution of more than $1.2 million, and a municipal investment of more than $606,000 through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to improve the water and wastewater infrastructure needed to build more homes, faster.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-09T09:45:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/housing-announcement-in-morin-heights.html

Members of the media are invited to a housing announcement with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Tim Watchorn, Member of Parliament for Les Pays-d’en-Haut, Agnès Grondin, Member of the National Assembly for Argenteuil, Her Worship Louise Cossette, Mayor of Morin-Heights, His Worship Michel Jasmin, Mayor of Saint-Calixte, and Rémi Barbeau, Mayor for Saint-Jérôme.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-08T16:24:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-the-revitalization-of-lavals-cartier-sector.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-08T15:00:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/lakou-pataj-projet-selected-under-the-canada-quebec-memorandum-of-understanding.html

Driven by a shared desire to increase housing supply, the governments of Canada and Quebec strengthened their collaboration in January to accelerate residential construction and support community development. Through a memorandum of understanding designed to guide the harmonized deployment of Build Canada Homes in Quebec, in line with provincial priorities and jurisdictions, both governments are now delivering concrete results by working together to support nearly 865 new affordable homes across the province, representing a total investment of $200 million.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-08T14:36:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/infrastructure-announcement-in-caraquet.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie—Bathurst, the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship, Bernard Thériault, Mayor of the Town of Caraquet.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-08T13:04:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/infrastructure-announcement-in-belle-baie.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie—Bathurst, the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship Daniel Guitard, Mayor of the Town of Belle-Baie.

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

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure and housing announcement with the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Member of Parliament for Malpeque, the Honourable Kent Dollar, Minister of Housing and Communities, and Her Worship, Minerva McCourt, Mayor of Cornwall.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-08T09:00:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-housing-announcement-in-montreal.html

Members of the media are invited to a housing announcement with the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health and Céline Haytayan, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy (artificial intelligence, quantum, science and innovation portfolios).

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T18:40:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-the-whistle-bend-neighbourhood-active-transportation-connector-in-whitehorse.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the new Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T16:45:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-laval.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, and Stéphane Boyer, Mayor of Laval.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T15:00:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-drinking-water-infrastructure-in-headingley.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T15:00:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/samuel-de-champlain-bridge-special-illumination-for-world-health-day.html

Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in light blue, from sunset to 9:30 p.m., to celebrate World Health Day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T15:00:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-a-new-water-treatment-plant-in-hay-river.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T12:47:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-wastewater-stormwater-and-water-system-expansion-for-northeast-st-albert-alberta.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the new Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T12:47:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-the-marpole-community-centre-in-vancouver.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T12:45:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-the-windsor-street-exchange-redevelopment-project-in-halifax.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T12:15:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-reginas-south-trunk-wastewater-upgrade.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T11:45:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-to-support-housing-in-iqaluit.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T11:27:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-drinking-water-infrastructure-in-quispamsis.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T10:50:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-wastewater-infrastructure-in-bridgewater.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T10:45:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/launch-of-the-build-communities-strong-fund.html

The Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) will deliver $51 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, and $3 billion per year ongoing. The BCSF will invest in infrastructure priorities that strengthen housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T10:30:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/federal-government-invests-in-energy-efficient-retrofits-to-community-hall-in-tors-cove.html

Energy-efficiency upgrades are coming to Tors Cove Hall after an investment of more than $120,000 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T09:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-st-albert.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and His Worship Scott Olivieri, Mayor of the City of St. Albert.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-whitehorse.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of Parliament for the Yukon, and His Worship Kirk Cameron, Mayor of the City of Whitehorse.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-04T15:30:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-hay-river.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Vince McKay, Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Minister Responsible for Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission, Minister Responsible for the Public Utilities Board and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hay River South; and Deputy Mayor Keith Dohey, Town of Hay River.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-04T15:00:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-regina.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, and His Worship Chad Bachynski, Mayor of Regina.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-04T15:00:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-iqaluit.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Lori Idlout, Member of Parliament for Nunavut, and His Worship Solomon Awa, Mayor of Iqaluit.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-04T15:00:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-headingley.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Doug Eyolfson, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg West, and Blaine Clapham, Councillor for the Rural Municipality of Headingley.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-04T15:00:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-vancouver.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Sarah Kirby-Yung, Deputy Mayor of the City of Vancouver.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-04T14:30:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/federal-government-invests-in-biodiversity-through-ecological-restoration-at-moodyville-park.html

Natural infrastructure improvements at Moodyville Park will strengthen stormwater management and enhance environmental quality after an investment of more than $249,000 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-02T16:15:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-bridgewater.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margarets, and His Worship David Mitchell, Mayor of Bridgewater.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-02T14:33:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-quispamsis.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, and Member of Parliament for Saint John—Kennebecasis, and Her Worship Libby O’Hara, Mayor of the Town of Quispamsis.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-02T14:07:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-halifax.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Halifax West; Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax; His Worship Andy Fillmore, Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality; and Kenda MacKenzie, General Manager and CEO of Halifax Water.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-02T13:58:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/canada-and-quebec-partner-to-deliver-hundreds-of-new-affordable-supportive-and-transitional-homes-across-quebec.html

Just two months after confirming the signing a memorandum of understanding related to the deployment of Build Canada Homes funding, the Governments of Canada and Québec are partnering to deliver nearly 865 new affordable homes across Quebec, representing a total investment of $200 million.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-02T13:44:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-tors-cove.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Paul Connors, Member of Parliament for Avalon and Jason Power, Tors Cove Hall Committee, Project Manager.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-02T12:09:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/federal-government-invests-in-rural-public-transit-planning-in-southern-new-brunswick.html

Planning and research will help develop better rural public transit options in southern New Brunswick after an investment of $100,000 in two planning and design projects from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-02T09:00:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/federal-government-strengthens-support-to-address-homelessness.html

Far too many people across Canada are experiencing homelessness or are at 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 Canada2026-04-01T15:26:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-north-vancouver.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver—Capilano and Her Worship Linda Buchanan, Mayor of the City of North Vancouver.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-01T15:20:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-housing-announcement-in-quebec-city.html

Members of the media are invited to a housing announcement with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec-Centre, and Caroline Proulx, Minister of responsible Housing and Minister responsible for the Status of Women for Quebec.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-01T13:00:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-unsheltered-homelessness-and-encampment-initiative-announcement-in-montreal-qc.html

The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Mayor of Montréal will participate in a community roundtable discussing homelessness where Minister Robertson will also share a federal update. Closing remarks by the Minister and Mayor will be open to the media.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-01T08:38:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/03/federal-government-invests-in-rural-transit-purchase-and-planning-projects-across-alberta.html

Six rural Albertan communities will undertake transit purchases and planning projects after an investment of $730,538 from the federal government through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF).

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-03-27T15:12:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/03/backgrounder-federal-government-invests-in-rural-transit-purchase-and-planning-projects-across-alberta.html

The federal government is investing $730,538 through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund to support 6 transit purchase and planning projects across Alberta.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-03-27T15:12:02-04:00