The Government of Canada is delivering over $748 million to Ontario and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected.
Our communities can only grow to support more housing when there are investments in foundational infrastructure projects - like public transit, water systems, and local roads and bridges. With today's announcement, that is exactly what the Government of Canada is delivering on.
With the funding announced today, communities can build both the essential and recreational infrastructure that allows families in Canada to thrive.
For example, in Brampton funding was used to design the Century Gardens Youth Hub. The 12,500-square-foot facility will include comfortable and inviting spaces for young residents to connect, learn and develop to their fullest potential.
The City of Windsor recently celebrated the grand opening of a new year-round event space at City Hall Square. More than $6.7 million of funding contributed to the creation of an inviting, flexible, multi-use and context-sensitive outdoor space that is already helping to bring people together, while strengthening the city's vibrant core.
Funding to the Government of Ontario will support important investments in the road network in unincorporated areas. This contribution will be distributed to local roads boards to support safe and efficient travel in rural areas across the province.
The Canada Community-Building Fund provides communities with the flexibility to strategically address present and future infrastructure needs. It also ties investments to actions taken by provinces, territories, and municipalities to increase housing supply.
