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.

“These investments will help Vaughan better protect the property and livelihoods of residents and businesses by reducing the risk of flood damage and soil erosion, while also protecting the local environment. The Government of Canada is working with provinces, territories and municipalities across the country to support important projects like those being announced today, which ensure that Canadian communities are healthy and sustainable now and for years to come.”

Deborah Schulte, Member of Parliament for King—Vaughan, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“By providing residents with access to reliable water and wastewater services, we are supporting a cleaner environment and healthier, more livable community. I am pleased that both the Government of Canada and the province of Ontario are committed to investing in the repairs and restorations needed for the clean water and wastewater infrastructure systems in Vaughan.”

The Honourable Steven Del Duca, Ontario Minister of Transportation and Member of Provincial Parliament for Vaughan, on behalf of the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure

“As a growing city, we welcome this important infrastructure investment. Operating and maintaining our water system is one of the most essential services the City of Vaughan delivers. We understand that effective wastewater collection and stormwater management are key factors in preserving a healthy water supply. I would like to express my gratitude to our government partners for supporting our community. This funding will allow us to continue to plan for the future while protecting the environment, property and the quality of our water.”

The Honourable Maurizio Bevilacqua, Mayor of the City of Vaughan

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

• $21.9 billion of this funding will support green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

• Ontario is making the largest investment in hospitals, schools, public transit, roads, bridges, water and wastewater 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.

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• Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario announce funding for clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects in 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
• City of Vaughan

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

Katrina Kim
Media Contact
Government of Ontario
416-327-7227
katrina.kim@ontario.ca

Carmela Antolino
Corporate Communications
City of Vaughan
905-832-2281, ext. 8077
carmela.antolino@vaughan.ca

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