Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, and His Worship Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon, announced a joint investment of over $34 million to support Saskatoon's Green Network, which provides people and wildlife with access to continuous, high quality green spaces and natural areas in the city.
With urban growth and the impacts of climate change a reality in many cities, the protection and future of green spaces and natural areas is a priority in Saskatoon. The funding announced today will support the implementation of the Green Network Project to revitalize a range of natural infrastructure including parks, urban forests and natural areas. More specifically, the project seeks to protect, manage and restore natural assets and ecosystems in the Green Network, while also supporting community activities, such as recreation, education, cultural uses and food production
This work will aim to reduce flood risk, emissions and other pollution, while improving climate resilience, community access to nature and protecting biodiversity. By improving the health and resiliency of its ecosystems, Saskatoon will be a more dynamic and vibrant place to live, work and visit
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
