Friday, April 18, 2025
Feds to fast-track $2.2 billion for municipal infrastructure spending
Today the Government of Canada announced the allocation of $2.2 billion under the Gas Tax Fund. The payment is expected to help accelerate recovery from…
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Widening project proceeding for Highway 401 in Cambridge
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced the widening of Highway 401 from six to ten lanes in the Cambridge area. This major highway expansion…
Next phase of asset management funding available
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities have launched the next phase of funding to help communities improve their asset management practices—enabling…
Green Municipal Fund turns 20
The Green Municipal Fund (GMF), managed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), is celebrating 20 years of financial support for communities across Canada. “GMF…
A new definition for ‘shovel-ready’?
On April 15th, The Globe and Mail published an article based on an interview the paper had conducted with federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities…
Senior leadership changes announced for the Canada Infrastructure Bank
The Government of Canada has announced changes in the leadership of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB). “We are still in the acute period of managing…
Ministry mandate letter released for Infrastructure and Communities
The Government of Canada has released its mandate letters for ministries throughout the federal government, including the Ministry of Infrastructure and Communities. The letter outlines…
CIB announces support for Port of Montreal terminal project
The Canada Infrastructure Bank announced it is committing up to $300 million in financing to the Port of Montreal’s project to build a new container…
New cabinet brings McKenna to infrastructure
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named his new cabinet, with several new faces in portfolios related to the infrastructure sector. Former Minister of Environment and…
Government of Canada announces climate lens for infrastructure
Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, has announced a new and important step in ensuring that infrastructure investments take into account the impact of…