Rural and northern communities have unique infrastructure needs. Investing in modern and efficient infrastructure supports local economic opportunities, which goes hand in hand with improving family income, job opportunities and quality of life for those living and working in the North.

“The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of investing in infrastructure that supports safe, cohesive and vibrant communities. Along with our Inuit and territorial partners, we are committed to making sure northern communities obtain the support they need to help grow the economy and address local infrastructure priorities. The projects announced today—such as the Klondike River Bridge rehabilitation and the Alaska Highway improvements—will help create a better quality of life for Yukon residents.”

The Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“It’s important to connect our communities to support economic growth and improve lives. These essential infrastructure investments in partnership with the Government of Canada will improve the quality of life for Yukoners and all travellers using our highways.”

The Honourable Richard Mostyn, Minister of Highways and Public Works, Government of Yukon
On behalf of the Honourable John Streicker, Minister of Community Services

• 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 committed over $10.1 billion in trade and transportation projects across Canada. This amount includes $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

• To meet the unique needs of rural and northern communities, Budget 2017 committed to invest $2 billion to support a broad range of infrastructure projects.

• Budget 2017 committed federal funding to build and improve infrastructure in Indigenous communities through an investment of $4 billion.

Related Products

• Backgrounder: Governments of Canada and Yukon invest in 13 infrastructure projects throughout the Territory

Associated Links

• Government of Canada’s $180-billion+ infrastructure plan in Budget 2017
• Federal infrastructure investments in Yukon
• Small Communities Fund

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

Bonnie Venton Ross
Communications
Community Services
Government of Yukon
867-332-5513
bonnie.ventonross@gov.yk.ca

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