The governments of Canada and Ontario are making investments to create jobs and grow the middle class, while building a foundation for a strong, sustainable economic future. Investing in public infrastructure supports efficient and affordable transit services that help Canadians to safely get to and from work, school and other activities on time.

“The seven projects announced today will ensure that the Region of Waterloo has affordable and efficient public transit infrastructure that meets their needs – now and for generations to come. The Government of Canada is working closely with the Government of Ontario and municipalities to invest in important transit initiatives that will strengthen communities across Ontario. Today’s investment will grow the middle-class and foster long-term prosperity, while helping get members of the Waterloo community to their daily activities reliably and on time.”

The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism and Member of Parliament for Waterloo, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“This significant investment in local public transit expands our existing fleet of buses and improves our active transportation network. It’s important to note that we’re working with a cooperative federal partner, as together, we address the growing needs of our community for safe and accessible transit.”

Daiene Vernile, Parliamentary Assistant to the Ontario Minister of Transportation and Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Del Duca, Ontario Minister of Transportation

“The funding for projects announced today will help the Region continue to develop transportation choices that are accessible, affordable and sustainable. We are committed to providing infrastructure and services that move people and build community.”

Tom Galloway, Regional Councillor and Chair, Planning and Works Committee 

• 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.

• Since 2004, the Government of Ontario has committed more than $3.7 billion to municipalities across the province through the provincial gas tax program. This funding supports municipal transit systems.

• The Government of Ontario is making the largest infrastructure investment in hospitals, schools, public transit, roads and bridges in the province’s history. To learn more about what’s happening in your community, go to Ontario.ca/BuildON.

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Associated Links

• Government of Canada’s $180-billion+ infrastructure plan
• Federal infrastructure investments in Ontario
• The Public Transit Infrastructure Fund
• Building Ontario - Infrastructure Plan

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

Andrea Ernesaks
Minister’s Office
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
Andrea.Ernesaks@ontario.ca

Bryan Stortz
Director of Corporate Communications
Region of Waterloo
519-575-4408
Bstortz@regionofwaterloo.ca

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