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 Durham Region, which ensure that Canadian communities are healthy and sustainable now and for years to come.” 

Jennifer O’Connell, Member of Parliament for Pickering-Uxbridge, 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 liveable 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 Pickering, Durham Region and the surrounding area for years to come.” 

The Honourable Tracy MacCharles, Ontario Minister of Government and Consumer Services and Minister Responsible for Accessibility and Member of Provincial Parliament for Pickering—Scarborough East

“To build a stronger Canada and Ontario, we must invest in our communities. The assistance of the federal and provincial governments in delivering these important water projects in Durham Region is greatly appreciated. These investments will help to protect the quality of our drinking water and ensure the efficient treatment of wastewater – both of which are vital to the health and prosperity of Durham communities.” 

Roger Anderson, Durham Regional Chair and CEO

• 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

• Local governments such as the Region of Durham maintain the infrastructure to provide clean water and the efficient treatment of wastewater that is vital to communities.

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

Joanne Paquette
Manager, Communications
The Regional Municipality of Durham
905-668-7711 ext. 3732
joanne.paquette@durham.ca 

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