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/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/09/bc-businesses-can-now-access-expanded-support-through-the-regional-tariff-response-initiative.html

The Government of Canada is protecting Canadian workers and businesses, defending industries harmed by unjustified U.S. tariffs, and helping Canadian producers compete with U.S. products in the Canadian market.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-09-08T16:52:48-04:00https://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/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-invests-over-11-million-to-strengthen-businesses-jobs-and-communities-in-northern-bc.html

The Government of Canada, through PacifiCan, is investing in businesses across Northern B.C. to support jobs, productivity, and growth, including in key sectors affected by global trade disruptions.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-09-04T12:28:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/09/backgrounder-government-of-canada-invests-over-11-million-to-strengthen-businesses-jobs-and-communities-in-northern-bc.html

The Government of Canada, through PacifiCan, is investing in businesses across Northern B.C. to support jobs, productivity, and growth, including in key sectors affected by global trade disruptions.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-09-04T12:28:14-04:00https://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/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/09/minister-robertson-convenes-northern-bc-businesses-to-discuss-impacts-of-ongoing-us-trade-situation.html

The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for PacifiCan, convened a tariff response meeting with leaders from some of Northern B.C.’s most impacted industries and businesses to discuss the ongoing trade situation with the United States and its impact on workers, businesses, communities and our economy.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T14:02:42-04:00https://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/research-chairs/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-announces-results-for-intake-1-of-the-eddie-goldenberg-research-chairs-of-canada-and-canada-impact-emerging-leaders.html

Over $541 million in funding supports a generational investment to attract world-leading researchers to Canada

Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat2026-08-27T13:02:45-04:00https://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 Canada2026-08-17T14:00:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/jennifer-mckelvie-delivers-remarks-at-the-association-of-municipalities-of-ontario-annual-conference.html

Members of the media are invited to a speech on infrastructure and housing by Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, at the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual Conference.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-17T11:00:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-edmundstons-water-and-sewer-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing.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 Canada2026-08-17T10:15:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/the-government-of-canada-and-ontario-investing-1-billion-to-help-non-development-charge-municipalities-build-more-homes.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 Canada2026-08-16T13:30:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-invests-in-transit-services-for-communities-on-the-sunshine-coast.html

An investment of more than $175,000 from the federal government will help maintain and expand community transit services for rural and remote communities in Pender Harbour, on the Sunshine Coast.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-15T16:15:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-ottawa.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister of Infrastructure, Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Robin Jones, President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, to provide remarks and hold a media availability.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-15T11:02:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-invests-in-critical-highway-infrastructure-in-the-northwest-territories.html

Highway 8 will become safer and more reliable through a federal investment of $15 million under the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-14T13:00:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-investing-in-transportation-infrastructure-in-north-bay.html

Public and active transit keeps growing communities connected, supports local economies and provides affordable, reliable access to jobs, services and opportunities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-14T12:26:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/backgrounder-building-canada-strong-investing-in-transportation-infrastructure-in-north-bay.html

The federal government is investing $1,155,640 in this Active Transportation Fund (ATF) project. The City of North Bay is contributing $770,426. The federal government is investing $820,000 in Baseline Funding (BF) for three projects with a combined investment with North Bay of approximately $1,950,000.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-14T12:26:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-edmundston.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship Eric Marquis, Mayor of the City of Edmundston.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-14T10:25:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-and-provincial-governments-invest-in-public-transit-in-western-nova-scotia.html

Transit services in the Annapolis Valley will improve following an investment of $10 million from the federal and provincial governments.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-13T09:45:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-invests-in-new-multi-use-trail-to-expand-active-transportation-in-grand-falls.html

Cyclists and pedestrians in Grand Falls and the surrounding communities will benefit from improved regional connectivity with a new active transportation route following an investment of more than $5.2 million from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-12T10:15:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-invests-11-million-in-new-inkerman-recreational-trail-bridge.html

Nearly nine years after a fire destroyed the Inkerman recreational trail bridge, a major step is being taken toward restoring this important link between communities in the Acadian Peninsula after an investment of $11 million from the Government of Canada and $1 million from the Acadian Peninsula Regional Service Commission.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-12T10:15:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-new-minas.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants; the Honourable John Lohr, Nova Scotia Minister of Finance and Treasury Board and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kings North; and His Worship Dave Corkum, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-12T09:30:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/transit-improvements-in-sarnia.html

Sarnia has modernized its transit facilities, expanded and upgraded its transit fleet with 20 new buses , and improved the reliability and accessibility of public transportation services through an investment of more than $4.7 million from the Government of Canada, more than $3.7 million from the Government of Ontario, and more than $2.7 million from the City of Sarnia.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-11T13:49:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/backgrounder--transit-improvements-in-sarnia.html

The federal government is investing $4,733,737 through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Public Transit Infrastructure Stream to support 3 public transit projects across Sarnia, Ontario.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-11T11:30:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-grand-falls.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, and His Worship Bertrand Beaulieu, Mayor of Grand Falls Regional Municipality.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-11T11:26:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-williams-street-sanitary-pumping-station.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 Canada2026-08-11T11:18:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-celebrates-tunnelling-completion-on-eglinton-crosstown-west-extension.html

Today, the Government of Canada celebrated continued progress on the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension. Tunnelling work on the 9.2 kilometre expansion is now complete.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-11T10:32:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-increased-capacity-at-the-water-resource-recovery-centre.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 Canada2026-08-11T10:30:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-announces-build-canada-homes-inaugural-chair.html

Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, announced the appointment of Evan Siddall as inaugural Chair of the Board of Directors of Build Canada Homes.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-10T16:26:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-toronto.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Yvan Baker, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre, and the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-10T14:50:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-over-30-million-to-help-bc-businesses-navigate-trade-disruptions-and-seize-new-opportunities.html

As global trade disruptions continue to create business uncertainty, the Government of Canada is investing in B.C. businesses to help them adapt and seize new opportunities for growth.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-08-10T14:00:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/08/backgrounder-government-of-canada-invests-over-30-million-to-help-bc-businesses-navigate-trade-disruptions-and-seize-new-opportunities.html

As global trade disruptions continue to create business uncertainty, the Government of Canada is investing in B.C. businesses to help them adapt and seize new opportunities for growth.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-08-10T14:00:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-moncton.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton–Dieppe; the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; and His Worship Shawn Crossman, Mayor of the City of Moncton.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-10T12:00:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-guelph.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Dominique O’Rourke, Member of Parliament for Guelph, and His Worship Cam Guthrie, Mayor of the City of Guelph.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-10T11:36:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-and-provincial-governments-invest-in-public-transit-in-cape-breton.html

Residents in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality will see an improvement in public transit service after an investment of more than $2.6 million from the federal and provincial governments.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-10T09:15:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/major-infrastructure-announcement-in-inkerman.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie–Bathurst, and His Worship Georges R. Savoie, Chair of the Acadian Peninsula Regional Service Commission and Mayor of Neguac.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-07T13:30:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-the-town-of-marathon-active-living-centre.html

Minister Patty Hajdu announced a federal investment of over $37,000,000 in the Town of Marathon Active Living Centre through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-07T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-new-waterford.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Glace Bay; the Honourable John White, Nova Scotia Minister of Housing and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Northside–Westmount; and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-07T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-invests-in-energy-and-building-upgrades-for-community-hall-in-edmonton.html

The Sherbrooke Community League will benefit from building and energy efficient improvements after an investment of $823,122 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-06T20:00:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-cultural-infrastructure-in-lunenburg.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 Canada2026-08-06T16:45:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-announcing-investments-to-help-bc-businesses-navigate-trade-disruptions-and-seize-new-opportunities.html

Government of Canada to announce investments that will help B.C. businesses and organizations navigate trade disruptions, remain competitive, and seize new opportunities.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-08-06T12:21:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-marathon.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, and His Worship Rick Dumas, Mayor of the Town of Marathon.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-06T09:52:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-the-infrastructure-needed-to-build-more-homes-in-kinkora.html

Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced a federal investment of more than $620,000 in the Johnston subdivision infrastructure expansion project through the Direct Delivery stream of the BCSF. This investment will be used to expand the wastewater and stormwater management services needed to support a new housing development for the growing population of the Rural Municipality of Kinkora.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-06T09:15:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-edmonton.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, and Catherine Jevic, President, Sherbrooke Community League.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-05T18:25:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/canada-and-toronto-announce-new-partnership-to-build-thousands-of-new-homes.html

Today, Canada and the City of Toronto announced a new partnership to unlock 18 housing projects that will deliver more than 5,600 rental homes across Toronto, including affordable, supportive, rent-geared-to-income and rent-controlled housing. This partnership advances projects through two federal housing streams:

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-05T14:27:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-kinkora.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Malpeque, and His Worship Robert Duffy, Mayor of the Municipality of Kinkora.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-05T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/canada-and-ontario-mark-another-milestone-for-the-scarborough-subway-extension.html

Today, the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario marked another major milestone in delivering affordable and reliable public transit in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Ground has been broken on Lawrence and McCowan Station, the second of three new stations for the Scarborough Subway Extension.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-31T11:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-housing-enabling-infrastructure-to-help-build-more-homes-in-fredericton.html

Parliamentary Secretary and Member of Parliament David Myles, Minister Luke Randall, and Mayor of the City of Fredericton, Steve Hicks, announced a federal investment of more than $9.4 million, a provincial contribution of more than $7.8 million, and a municipal investment of more than $6.3 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to extend water, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure into Fredericton’s newest neighbourhood to build more homes, faster.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-31T09:15:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/building-communities-strong-in-british-columbia-with-54-new-infrastructure-projects.html

More than $152 million is being invested in 54 new infrastructure projects across British Columbia through the Strategic Priorities Fund. This federally funded program supports infrastructure projects that are beyond the financial capacity of a single local government, under the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Community stream in B.C.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-30T11:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/infrastructure-announcement-in-fredericton.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with David Myles, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State of Nature and Member of Parliament for Fredericton—Oromocto, the Honourable Luke Randall, Minister responsible for Opportunities NB, Economic Development and Small Business, NB Liquor and Cannabis NB, and the Regulatory Accountability and Reporting Act and Member of Legislative Assembly for Fredericton North, and His Worship Steve Hicks, Mayor of the City of Fredericton.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-30T09:02:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/federal-government-celebrates-progress-on-the-go-transit-expansion.html

Today, the Government of Canada celebrated continued progress on public transit improvements in Toronto. Major upgrades have been completed at the Bloor GO/UP Station that support increased capacity on the Kitchener Line and improved pedestrian connections to Randolph Avenue.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-30T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/infrastructure-announcement-in-victoria0.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Will Greaves, Member of Parliament for Victoria; Darlene Rotchford, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Esquimalt-Colwood; Jenna Stoner, First Vice President, Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM); and His Worship Cliff McNeil-Smith, Chair of the Capital Regional District (CRD) Board and Mayor of Sidney.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-29T18:35:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/federal-government-invests-in-active-transportation-and-accessibility-improvements-in-antigonish.html

This was announced by Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso—Antigonish; and His Worship Sean Cameron, Mayor of the Town of Antigonish.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-29T14:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-the-saint-john-multipurpose-recreational-facility.html

To that end, 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 Donna Noade Reardon, Mayor of the City of Saint John announced a federal investment of up to $29.8 million, and a municipal contribution of $20 million for the Saint John Multipurpose Recreational Facility through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-29T12:15:44-04:00