Defence infrastructure projects

On behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Jill McKnight it was announced that the Department of National Defence (DND) has acquired a 52-unit apartment building in Courtenay, British Columbia (B.C.). This $19.1 million apartment complex will provide accommodations for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members working at 19 Wing Comox, with occupancy expected to begin in summer 2026.

For more information: The Department of National Defence Acquires Additional Apartment Complex in British Columbia

In 2024, in response to a request from the City of Saguenay, The Department of National Defence (DND) and the City of Saguenay entered into a $15.5 million contribution agreement to fund a short-term solution to address the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) in municipal water. Through an amendment to the existing contribution agreement, DND is providing an additional $29.9 million, for a total of approximately $45.4 million, to continue funding the current temporary solution. This funding is being administered over a 10-year period.

For more information: The Department of National Defence announces additional funding for temporary water treatment solution in Saguenay

On behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, Pauline Rochefort, Member of Parliament for Nipissing – Timiskaming and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), announced an amendment to the existing contribution agreement, providing an additional $100 million, for a total of approximately $120 million in funding for remediation at the Jack Garland Airport.

For more information: Department of National Defence announces funding for remediation and water treatment in North Bay

The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), On behalf of Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the recent acquisition of a brand-new, privately developed apartment complex located minutes from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt. This four-storey apartment complex includes 37 move-in ready apartments and 47 parking spots and will be used to house CAF members working at the Base starting January 2026.

For more information: The Department of National Defence Provides Updates on Canadian Armed Forces Housing Across Canada

As part of Canada’s $38.6 billion plan announced in 2022 to modernize North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) over the next two decades, the Department of National Defence announced the selection of the first transmit and receive sites for the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) project. The selection of the first two sites sets the foundation for further development and expansion and is a major milestone toward reinforcing Canada’s security and sovereignty in the Arctic. The A-OTHR project is anticipated to reach initial operational capability by the end of 2029. It will ultimately require four sites to be fully operational: two transmit sites and two receive sites.

For more information: National Defence announces progress on the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar project

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton to mark the start of construction on a major infrastructure project that will support the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project.

For more information: Breaking ground on CFB Trenton’s new Strategic Tanker Transport Capability

The Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Minister Responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency, and Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced the launch of the design phase for the Sherbrooke Armouries recapitalization project, an important step toward preserving the city’s military heritage while providing modern facilities for our Reservists.

For more information: Design phase and early construction for the Sherbrooke Armouries to begin this spring

On behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, the recent award of a $60.6 million for the first package of work in Phase 2 of the North Park Armoury rehabilitation and modernization project has been announced.
This project will rehabilitate the structure of the Armoury, which was damaged during the Halifax Explosion of 1917. Phase 2 is divided into two parts – part one will rehabilitate the armoury’s remaining walls, roof, foundations and windows, and part two will upgrade the armoury’s interior.

For more information: Minister Fisher announces contract award for the beginning of Phase 2 reconstruction of North Park Armoury

The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, visited Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden to provide an update on the construction of Residential Housing Units (RHUs) for members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on several bases and wings across Canada. The Department of National Defence (DND), through the Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA), will construct 668 new RHUs and renovate more than 600 RHUs across the country over the next five years.
The new RHUs will include a mix of housing types, such as multi-unit buildings, row houses and semi-detached units. While on-site, Minister Blair officially opened and toured the new accommodations facility. This new five-storey, 15,600-m2 facility at CFB Borden will provide 350 modern sleeping quarters, common lounge areas, study areas, laundry rooms, storage, and office spaces to the recruits who will train on base.

For more information: Minister Blair announces construction of 668 new residential housing units for Canadian Armed Forces members and tours new 350-room facility at CFB Borden

Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced the contract award for the new 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment (21 EW Regt) facility at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Kingston. MP Gerretsen also participated in a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction.

For more information: Design contract award announcement and construction underway of new 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment facility at CFB Kingston

Minister Blair provided an update on progress to extend the Inuvik airport runway investing $230 million to extend the Inuvik Airport’s main runway from 6,000 to 9,000 feet (2,743 metres) and to modernize its lighting, navigational systems, and military aircraft arrestor system. Minister Blair also highlighted that through Our North, Strong and Free, Canada is making a focused series of investments to better protect the Arctic and North.

For more information: Minister Blair visits Inuvik to highlight Our North, Strong and Free and federal investments in defence infrastructure

This facility will enable Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members to posture and deploy Canada’s incoming fleet of CF-35A fighter jets in a flight-ready state in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) operations. The new 7,400 m2 QRA facility at CFB Bagotville will include aircraft hangar bays, office space and sleeping quarters for personnel, and a 17,000 m2 secure fenced compound surrounding the facility. Once completed, it will help CAF personnel support Canada and the NORAD mission and quickly respond to any threats in North American airspace.

For more info: Construction begins on new NORAD Quick Reaction Alert facility at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville

The new 31,700 m2 facility for Junior Non-Commission Members will provide incoming Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) personnel with modern and functional infrastructure at CFB Esquimalt as they train and prepare for tomorrow’s security challenges. The new facility will consolidate several functions across the Base into one new, central, and modern high-rise. It will include approximately 480 single occupancy rooms, administrative areas, a dining area and galley capable of serving 700 people, a mess that can support 400 people, postal services, coffee shops, and more.

For more info: Minister Blair announces contract award for new 480-room military accommodations facility at CFB Esquimalt and highlights plan to build more homes on military bases

On behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, Parliamentary Secretary Marie-France Lalonde led a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Military Family Resource Centre at 4th Canadian Division Support Base (CDSB) Petawawa. The $42 million facility will consolidate the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services Personnel Support Programs and Military Family Resource Centre from seven separate locations into a single facility for family support and wellness on the base.

For more information: Parliamentary Secretary Marie-France Lalonde breaks ground on new Military Family Resource Centre at Base Petawawa

Backed by an investment of approximately $136 million, the project will see the construction of a new, 9,200-m2 headquarters building for the 1st Canadian Rangers Patrol Group (1 CRPG) as well as elements of Joint Task Force (North), in Yellowknife. The new facility will include offices and classroom space for administrative and training purposes, an assembly space which will double as a drill hall, and space for vehicle maintenance and warehouse storage.

For more info: Minister Blair, Minister Vandal and Michael McLeod break ground on new defence facility in Yellowknife and highlight federal effort to unlock housing on public lands

On behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, Minister Petitpas Taylor announced that the Government of Canada is investing $55.6 million to upgrade 255 buildings on the base through an Energy Performance Contract. This includes LED lighting upgrades, heat and energy recovery systems for heating and cooling equipment, high efficiency boilers for heating, upgraded building envelopes, high efficiency water fixtures, a new high-efficiency gas power generator, and geothermal technology.

For more info: Minister Petitpas Taylor announces major investments to upgrade Gagetown military base

The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced a $45.3 million investment in infrastructure upgrades at 3 Canadian Division Support Base (CDSB) Edmonton. This energy performance contract (EPC) project will upgrade 124 buildings at the Edmonton military base, reducing the Base’s energy costs by 21%, or an estimated $2 million annually. Upgrades will include LED lighting upgrades, modernized heating and cooling equipment, replacing fossil fuel heating systems with low carbon alternatives, upgraded building envelopes, high efficiency water fixtures, renewable energy installations, and more.

For more information: Minister Blair and Minister Boissonnault announce $45.3 million investment to upgrade facilities at Edmonton military base

Sherbrooke, Québec

The Government of Canada has awarded a modified design build contract to Pomerleau Inc. of Montreal for infrastructure work on the Colonel-Gaëtan-Côté (Belvédère Street) and William Street armouries in Sherbrooke. Pomerleau Inc. will conduct studies, design, construction, and renovation work on the Belvédère and William Street armouries.

For more info:
Government of Canada awards contract for project to restore and renovate Sherbrooke's historic armouries

$3.36 million for Phase 1

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Minister Blair announces $188 million Canadian Surface Combatant training centre at CFB Halifax during remarks at the 15th Halifax International Security Forum.

For more info: Minister Blair's Keynote Remarks at the 15th Halifax International Security Forum

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Bagotville, Québec

Construction begins on new $131 million Air Force Expeditionary Capability facility at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville

For more info: Construction begins on new $131 million Air Force Expeditionary Capability facility at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville

Bagotville, Québec

The Government of Canada is committing to provide up to $15.5 million in funding to the City of Saguenay for a short-term solution to address the presence of poly- and perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) in the municipal water supply, in response to a request from the City of Saguenay.

For more info: Government of Canada commits funding to address the presence of PFAS at CFB Bagotville

$15.5 million

North Bay, Ontario

The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, officially marked the completion of the new $22 million Health Services Centre at 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay. This facility provides our personnel with faster, higher quality care, increasing their availability for operations.

For more info: Minister Blair marks the completion of new Health Services Centre at CFB North Bay

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Minister of National Defence announced the launch of DND’s Indigenous Reconciliation Program (IRP), a program that funds opportunities for dialogue between Indigenous partners and National Defence.

Starting in 2023, and for the next four years, up to $1.5 million will be available annually, thanks to a $9.5 million investment made through Budget 2022.

For more info: Minister Anand announces new funding opportunity for Indigenous collaboration on defence matters

The Minister of National Defence announced a $1.4-billion infrastructure project to upgrade special operations forces’ facilities at the Dwyer Hill Training Centre in Ottawa.

This 10-year construction project will provide more than 100,000 m2 of purpose-built space to meet JTF 2’s long-term growth, training, and high-readiness operational needs.

For more info: Minister Anand announces $1.4 billion investment to upgrade Dwyer Hill Training Centre infrastructure

The Department of National Defence will be increasing its investment in the Inuvik Airport runway by $80 million, for a total investment of $230 million. Funding will be provided to the Government of the Northwest Territories and will be used to complete the remaining work required to extend and modernize the Inuvik Airport’s 6,000-foot main runway.

For more info: Department of National Defence to increase funding contribution for Inuvik Airport runway upgrades

The Department of National Defence, in consultation with stakeholders, will restore Sherbrooke's William Street Armoury and renovate the Colonel-Gaëtan-Côté Armoury (Belvédère Street Armoury). Through these efforts, we are ensuring Reservists in Sherbrooke have modern facilities that meet their long-term infrastructure needs.

More info: Defence Minister Anita Anand announces decision to restore Sherbrooke's William Street Armoury and to renovate its Belvédère Street Armoury

The Department of National Defence awarded an energy performance contract to upgrade 81 buildings at Base Valcartier and reduce energy costs by approximately $1.5 million annually, or 26 percent.

More info: Minister Duclos announces $54.3 million infrastructure greening contract at 2^nd Canadian Division Support Base Valcartier

The Department of National Defence awarded a new energy performance contract to upgrade infrastructure at CFB Comox. A total of 105 facilities at the Base will be upgraded, reducing the energy costs by nearly $250,000 annually, or 13 percent.

More info: Department of National Defence awards $12.5-million infrastructure greening contract at CFB Comox

We have finished construction on a modern and green community centre for personnel and their families at Garrison Wainwright. This $18.5-million facility brings together several groups that were dispersed across the base into a single facility to provide services for military members and their families.

More info: New Community Centre at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright

On June 21, 2021, the Department of National Defence awarded a new energy performance contract (EPC) to upgrade facilities at CFB Halifax, 12 Wing Shearwater, Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (Bedford), and Defence and Research Development Canada (Atlantic). A total of 112 facilities in these locations will be upgraded, reducing the energy costs of our facilities in the region by nearly $3 million annually, or 19 percent. Energy retrofits will also lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by over 15,000 tonnes per year or 22 percent.

More info: Department of National Defence awards $54-million infrastructure greening contract in Nova Scotia

DND is building a new modern, multi-functional, and green accommodations facility at CFB Borden to support personnel studying and training at the base. This facility will provide sleeping quarters and spaces in which members can study, learn, and live while they develop the skills they need to support military operations at home and abroad.

More info: National Defence Breaks Ground on New Accommodations Facility at CFB Borden

The Government of Canada and the Manitoba Metis Federation have resolved an outstanding litigation related to Canada’s planned sale of the former Kapyong Barracks land in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The settlement supports the development of a renewed nation-to-nation, government-to-government relationship between the Manitoba Metis Federation and Canada.

More info: Canada and Manitoba Metis Federation reach agreement on Kapyong Barracks

On March 12, Public Services and Procurement Canada awarded a contract to renew 5 Wing Goose Bay's existing Wing support services and facilities maintenance contract. This 10-year contract is valued at $694 million, and up to $1.5 billion over 20 years if two five-year extension options are exercised.

More info: Government of Canada awards Wing support services and facilities maintenance contract for 5 Wing Goose Bay

As part of ongoing consultations with Indigenous groups and other interested parties about our former military housing site in the Sainte-Foy area of Québec City, we will sell a parcel of the property to the province of Quebec. Nearly one hectare will go to the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur for the construction of a new high school.

More info: Update on the future of Defence land in Sainte-Foy, Québec City