The governments of Canada and Alberta are working together to make long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth, sustain well-paying jobs, build inclusive communities and support a low carbon, green economy–leading to a higher quality of life for all Canadians.

“I am pleased that Alberta and the Government of Canada have reached an agreement that will benefit communities across the province for years to come. Investments in infrastructure are key to building a strong Canada–connecting people, creating good jobs for the middle class, and strengthening our economy and our communities for the future. Today’s agreement will provide the long-term predictable funding required to meet the needs of all Albertans, from those living in busy city centres to remote rural towns. I look forward to continuing to work with our provincial, municipal and Indigenous partners to make strategic investments in Alberta that will build inclusive resilient communities where everyone has opportunities to succeed.”

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“This historic infrastructure agreement provides communities of every size across Alberta the opportunity to drive economic growth and support families and businesses. This $3.3 billion investment in Alberta will support public transit, green infrastructure, cultural and recreational buildings, and help build rural and northern communities.”

The Honourable Sandra Jansen, Minister of Alberta Infrastructure

• Under the Investing in Canada plan, the Government of Canada is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

• Under the first phase of the plan, Infrastructure Canada has approved nearly 3,500 projects across Canada worth a combined investment of more than $8.4 billion, including more than 170 projects worth more than $1.1 billion in Alberta.

• As part of the Plan, Infrastructure Canada will deliver $33 billion over the next decade through new bilateral agreements with provinces and territories under four funding streams: 

  • $20.1 billion for public transit;
  • $9.2 billion for green infrastructure;
  • $1.3 billion for community, cultural and recreational infrastructure; and
  • $2 billion for wide-ranging infrastructure needs in rural and northern communities.
  • The federal cost-share under the rural and northern infrastructure stream was increased from 50% to 60% on February 16, 2018. With this increase, provincial communities with fewer than 5000 residents will be eligible to receive a higher proportion of federal funding to address their unique infrastructure needs. Indigenous communities in the provinces will be eligible for a federal cost share of up to 75%.

• This marks the sixth new long-term infrastructure agreement the Government of Canada has signed with provincial and territorial partners.

Related products

• Backgrounder : Canada and Alberta to make significant investments that will improve the lives of Canadians

Associated links

• Government of Canada’s $180-billion+ Investing in Canada plan
• Investing in Canada plan project map
• Federal infrastructure investments in Alberta
• Government of Alberta’s ICIP Portal

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

Haley Brown
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Alberta Infrastructure
403-660-6636
haley.brown@gov.ab.ca

Infrastructure Canada
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