The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.
To that end, MP Serge Cormier, Minister Gilles LePage, Minister Isabelle Thériault, and Mayor Bernard Thériault announced a federal investment of more than $2.39 million, a provincial contribution of more than $1.59 million, and a municipal investment of more than $799,000 through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to improve the water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure needed to build more homes, faster.
Funding will support the extension of Comeau Street and de la Gare Street, which will include extended water mains and the necessary wastewater and stormwater infrastructure where required. In addition, this project also includes the construction of a new street, fully serviced with water mains, wastewater and storm sewers, as well as 22 new fire hydrants and related connections. Once complete, the new infrastructure will enable the construction of a subdivision with 125 housing units.
These types of important infrastructure projects support the Government of Canada's goal to address the housing crisis, and complement the work of Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency that will build affordable houses, support builders with financing, and encourage better building methods.
Together, we will make housing more affordable by unleashing the power of public-private cooperation, catalysing a modern housing industry, and creating new careers in the skilled trades.
