Canada launches negotiations with Provinces and Territories for long term infrastructure investments
News Release
July 6, 2017, Edmonton Infrastructure Canada
Modern, efficient community infrastructure contributes to a high quality of life by helping connect people to jobs, improve water systems, and support new business opportunities. Investing in infrastructure is vital to creating middle class jobs today and sustained economic growth for years to come.
Today, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, sent letters to his provincial and territorial counterparts, as well as to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to provide additional details about the Government of Canada’s long term infrastructure plan and to open negotiations to reach bilateral agreements with each province and territory. The funding provided through these bilateral agreements will improve commutes by supporting public transit systems, make our communities healthy and livable through green infrastructure investments, encourage inclusiveness through access to community, cultural and recreational spaces, and boost the quality of life in rural and northern communities.
The integrated bilateral agreements will streamline funding delivery and help ensure that federal investments support national objectives. The agreements will provide the flexibility for provinces, territories and municipalities to propose their investment priorities in infrastructure.
These new infrastructure investments are the next phase of the Investing in Canada plan which aims to create long-term economic growth, build inclusive communities and support a low carbon, green economy.
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“Investing in infrastructure is vital to create growth for the middle class now while building a strong foundation for a sustainable economic future. We have reached out to provinces and territories to establish the next steps and launch discussions so that we may work together to finalize these important agreements in the coming months. Each region has unique challenges and opportunities, and it is only in working in partnership that we will be successful in creating strategic, lasting infrastructure that will help build the Canada of the 21st century.”
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
Quick Facts
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The Government of Canada is making historic $180-billion investments in infrastructure to support public infrastructure across the country over 12 years.
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As part of the Plan, $33 billion will be delivered through bilateral agreements with provinces and territories under four funding streams:
o $20.1 billion for public transit;
o $9.2 billion for green infrastructure;
o $1.3 billion for community, cultural and recreational infrastructure; and
o $2 billion for wide-ranging infrastructure needs in rural and northern communities. In addition, the $400 million Arctic Energy Fund will be delivered under this stream to support energy security in the territories.
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Kate Monfette
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Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-301-0894
Kate.Monfette@Canada.ca
Infrastructure Canada
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