The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. But the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than our personal health; it is having a profound effect on the economy.

“Investing in high-quality water infrastructure is an essential part of building greener and healthier communities. We are proud to invest in better water and wastewater services for these 26 communities in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, supporting future community growth and protecting the environment. Canada’s infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country, and builds cleaner, more inclusive communities.”

Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavist−Burin−Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“Managing municipal infrastructure is a priority for all communities because lift stations, sewer mains and the ability to manage stormwater is something all residents rely on. Like all infrastructure, they require maintenance. These investments help these communities make sure they can continue to provide these services without any disruptions and provide employment in each of the communities.”

The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for Newfoundland and Labrador

• Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure 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.

• $26.9 billion of this funding is supporting green infrastructure in Canadian communities.

• The Government of Canada has invested more than $508 million towards over 627 infrastructure projects across Newfoundland.

• The Government of Canada has invested over $120 million in 258 green infrastructure projects across the province.

• Canadians can see projects under way in their community through the Investing in Canada Plan project map: https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-nl-eng.html.

Related products

• Backgrounder: Residents in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador communities to benefit from improved water and wastewater infrastructure

Associated links

• Investing in Canada: Canada’s Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
• Investing in Canada Plan Project Map
• Federal infrastructure investments in Newfoundland and Labrador

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