The governments of Canada and Ontario are committed to investing in local infrastructure that ensures Canadians and their families have access to modern, reliable water and wastewater services that meet their needs. These investments safeguard the health and well-being of residents, protect waterways and preserve local ecosystems, while also laying the foundation for new economic opportunities to strengthen the middle class across the province.

“Investing in water and wastewater treatment infrastructure is essential to maintaining a healthy environment and providing access to clean, reliable drinking water.The Government of Canada is working with provinces, territories and municipalities across the country to support important projects like those in York Region, which ensure that Canadian communities are healthy and sustainable now and for years to come.”

Kyle Peterson, Member of Parliament for Newmarket—Aurora, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“Building and maintaining high-quality water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure is an essential part of building livable communities. This announcement demonstrates the Province’s commitment to partnering with municipalities in order to deliver the public infrastructure Ontarians need. I am pleased that these projects will contribute to enhanced quality of life in York Region and its communities for years to come.”

The Honourable Chris Ballard, Ontario Minister of Housing, Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy, and Member of Provincial Parliament for Newmarket—Aurora

“York Region remains a leader in environmental sustainability and innovation.This is best demonstrated through our state-of-the-art treatment facilities, including the Duffin Creek Plant.This facility has one of the best performance records of all wastewater plants on Lake Ontario.This funding will help ensure we are continuing to provide much-needed services and support healthy, sustainable communities.Today is  a good example of what can be accomplished when we work together to achieve common goals.”

Wayne Emmerson, Chairman and CEO, The Regional Municipality of York

• The Government of Canada will provide more than $180 billion in infrastructure funding over 12 years for public transit, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, transportation that supports trade, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

• Budget 2017 proposes $21.9 billion for investments for green infrastructure. This amount includes $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

• The Government of Ontario is making the largest infrastructure investment in hospitals, schools, public transit, roads and bridges, and water and wastewater infrastructure in the province’s history – more than $190 billion in public infrastructure over 13 years, starting in 2014–15. To learn more about what’s happening in your community, go to Ontario.ca/BuildON.

Related Products

• Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario announce funding for clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ontario

Associated Links

• Government of Canada’s $180-billion+ infrastructure plan in Budget 2017
• Federal infrastructure investments in Ontario
• The Clean Water and Wastewater Fund
• Build ON 2017 Infrastructure Update

Brook Simpson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-219-0149
Brook.Simpson@canada.ca

Craig MacBride
Media Contact
Government of Ontario
416-212-0453
craig.macbride@ontario.ca

Barbara Schnier
Corporate Communications Advisor
The Regional Municipality York
1-877-464-9675 ext. 71237
Barbara.schnier@york.ca

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