Press Release Department: Federal - Infrastructure Canada

On behalf of Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Conservative MP Bryan Hayes (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) highlighted improvements to northeastern Ontario roads thanks to investments from the federal Gas Tax Fund. In 2014, 61 essential local roads projects in … Read more

Conservative MP Larry Maguire (Brandon-Souris, Man.) was is Reston, Man. to announce funding for a new flood protection project. Residents of this community in the Rural Municipality of Pipestone will soon benefit from additional safety measures for their families and belongings thanks to this flood mitigation initiative. The full release is available online. Call 613-943-1838.

On behalf of Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Conservative MP Bev Shipley (Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, Ont.) announced the completion of a road works project in Warwick township. The federal government contributed $228,640 to this project through the federal Gas Tax Fund. … Read more

Infrastructure Canada and Hydro-Quebec will launch major work in preparation for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence corridor project. The project will see Hydro-Quebec move a segment of the Hertel-Viger line in Brossard that currently runs along and across the site of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence on Montreal’s south shore. In mid January, … Read more

Infrastructure Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) highlighted on Jan. 3 how the $53-billion New Building Canada Plan has contributed to the country’s productivity and quality of life in 2014. As part of this plan, the federal Gas Tax Fund continued to generate economic growth and job creation, last year making $2-billion available to municipalities, supporting over 2,000 new projects across … Read more

Residents of Oro-Medonte now enjoy smoother rides on four local roads, thanks to contributions from the federal Gas Tax Fund. The completion of this roadwork will improve traffic flow, increase road safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide better drainage on Line 5 North for years to come. The Government of Canada contributed $536,765 through … Read more

Residents of the Town of Halton Hills now enjoy smoother and safer rides on two local roads thanks to contributions from the federal Gas Tax Fund. Representatives gathered to celebrate the completion of resurfacing work on Fourth Line and 17 Side Road which will help the community meet its high-priority infrastructure needs. The Government of … Read more

The stunning new Halifax Central Library officially opened its doors to the public today and the Governments of Canada, Nova Scotia and the Halifax Regional Municipality were there to celebrate the significant event. This showcase civic landmark was made possible thanks to federal, provincial, and municipal funding and is a source of pride and inspiration … Read more

Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) spoke to the Federation of Prince Edward Island Municipalities regarding the New Building Canada Plan and how it is benefitting municipalities across the province. The Government of Canada will be investing $70 billion for public infrastructure over the next decade, including the $53-billion New Building Canada Plan for … Read more

Families and businesses in Cornwall are benefitting from up-to-date wastewater infrastructure now that significant upgrades to the Cornwall Wastewater Treatment Plant are complete. Representatives from the federal, provincial and municipal governments gathered on site to mark the occasion. After two years of construction, the plant now provides a higher level of wastewater disinfection through the … Read more