The Governments of Canada and Manitoba announced that three northern Manitoba communities will benefit from the New Building Canada Plan’s Small Communities Fund, making it the seventh funding announcement under the Small Communities Fund in the Province of Manitoba. The Small Communities Fund is part of the $10-billion Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component of the New Building … Read more
The residents of St. Stephen and surrounding communities will be able to enjoy a healthier lifestyle thanks to the newly completed Garcelon Civic Center. Located near the scenic St. Croix River, the new recreation facility will be used for various health, wellness and cultural services, from hosting meetings, seminars, training and sporting events, to cultural … Read more
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.) issued a statement celebrating Canada’s renewed Federal Gas Tax Fund for municipalities across the country. The full statement is available online. Call 613-943-1838. The governments of Canada and Manitoba announced that … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) and Diana McQueen, Minister of Municipal Affairs for Alberta celebrated a renewed federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) Agreement that provides predictable, stable funding for public infrastructure across Alberta. The federal GTF provides municipalities with the flexibility to choose and … Read more
The Government of Canada, the Province of B.C. and the City of Kelowna announced $11.6 million in joint funding for the final phase of the John Hindle Drive extension project, allowing another option for students, staff and visitors en route to UBC Okanagan campus and throughout the city. Thanks to the partnership between these three … Read more
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.), Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) and local officials announced the start of construction for the new air cargo logistics facility at the John C. Munro … Read more
The second construction season of the Inuvik-to-Tuktoyaktuk Highway is now underway. By the end of this winter, significant progress is expected on approximately 95 km of the highly anticipated 137-km all-season highway between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk. Up to 600 people will be employed over the winter construction season with 70 per cent of workers expected … Read more
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.) issued a statement regarding the naming the New Bridge for the St. Lawrence: “I am aware of the concerns that have been expressed by some in the last few days over … Read more
Conservative MP Greg Kerr (West Nova, N.S.) announced that the Government of Canada has conditionally set aside up to $7.558 million under the New Building Canada Plan for the construction of a portion of Highway 101 in Nova Scotia. A new controlled access highway will be built from Digby to Marshalltown, as part of the construction of a … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake , Man.) spoke to the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) regarding the New Building Canada Plan, the renewed federal Gas Tax Fund Agreement with Manitoba and what they mean for municipalities across the province. The full release is available online. Call 613-943-1838. The governments of Canada and Manitoba announced that … Read more
