Once the economic heart of Whitehorse, the town's historic waterfront has been revitalized to again become a centerpiece for the community. National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) and Conservative MP Ryan Leef (Yukon) celebrated the official completion of the Whitehorse waterfront revitalization initiative. Together, the governments of Canada and Yukon invested over $33.3 … Read more
The Government of Canada said recognizes the value of efficient and sustainable urban transit, and the role it plays in keeping Canada's cities among the best places in the world to live. "Since 2006, we have committed over $5 billion in direct funding to public transit projects across the country, including close to $1.4 billion … Read more
A project designed to improve pedestrian areas and vehicle traffic on Kitchener's, Ont., Highland Road has been completed thanks to the federal Gas Tax Fund. The project, which also saw upgrades to the storm sewer underneath the road system came to a total project cost of $1,293,000 and was entirely funded by the Government of … Read more
Residents and visitors can now get around Seba Beach, Alta. easier thanks to a $94,333-contribution from the federal Gas Tax Fund. Seba Beach used $94,333 of its federal Gas Tax Fund allocation toward the construction of the new sidewalk and safety guard fence, while the Government of Alberta contributed $45,667. The total cost of the … Read more
Pat and the Elephant and Transportation West will soon add new accessible buses and vans to their fleets thanks to a $354,542 investment from Canada's Gas Tax Fund. This significant investment will help expand transit service for persons with disabilities across Prince Edward Island. Founded by Patricia Rogers in 1975, Pat and the Elephant is … Read more
Halton Hills, Ont., will soon benefit from the federal Gas Tax Fund transfer to advance local infrastructure priorities. Federal and municipal representatives visited the historic 27 Side Road Bridge restoration site, a project that will contribute to the quality of life in Halton Hills for years to come. This project involves the rehabilitation of the … Read more
At the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's (AMO) Annual General Meeting and Trade Show on Aug. 20, Minister of State (Science and Technology) Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) congratulated the winners of the AMO Gas Tax Awards and discussed how Ontario municipalities are benefiting from the Government of Canada's Gas Tax Fund and the future of … 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.) marked the end of water infrastructure work on Marcotte Boulevard in Roberval, Que. Officials took the opportunity to remind everyone of the federal and provincial governments’ contribution of over $2.5 million … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) and provincial representatives celebrated ongoing work on Phase 1, 2 and 3 of the Greater Sydney Area Wastewater Collection Project, an initiative that will increase the volume of wastewater that is treated before entering Sydney Harbour. "Our government understands that modern and effective wastewater infrastructure is essential to ensuring … Read more
Residents and tourists alike will benefit from improvements to the Belle-Vue Marina, Que., and Saint-Félicien, Que., municipal wharf, thanks to joint funding announced by the governments of Canada and Quebec. Under the Major Infrastructure Component of the Building Canada Fund, the Government of Canada is setting aside up to one-third of the total eligible costs … Read more
