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.
Each year, the Community stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund delivers stable and flexible funding to communities across the country to support local infrastructure priorities, including public transit, water systems, and local roads and bridges.
Announced by Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, and joined by Robin Jones, President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the federal government is delivering on its commitment to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.
For example, the City of Belleville is using $5.3 million of previously allocated Community stream funding to support the construction of the new Avonlough Pump Station and upgrade the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant. By strengthening wastewater infrastructure, the project will unlock approximately 9,000 units of future housing, helping to address affordability in Belleville.
In Mississauga, Community stream funding is upgrading and expanding the local public transit network. This includes using over $4.4 million of previously allocated funding to support the construction of a new bus terminal downtown and 1.5 kilometres of grade-separated bus route. Public transit helps to connect residents to homes, jobs, schools, and essential services, supporting more sustainable and productive communities.
Toronto applies its Community stream allocation to maintaining and upgrading its public transit system, which is one of the largest in North America. This funding supports many projects and initiatives, including the Toronto Transit Commission's upgrading of transit vehicle maintenance and storage facilities to transition to a zero-emission transit fleet. It is also contributing to greater accessibility for transit users by improving subway stations with elevators, accessible doors, ramps and wayfinding.
Ontario's Ministry of Transportation applies its Community stream allocation to help local roads boards support safe and efficient travel in unincorporated communities.
By working in partnership with provinces and territories, Canada's government is making the investments needed to build more homes, strengthen communities, and grow a more resilient economy - to build Canada strong.
