Tuesday, July 1, 2025
2024–2034 Québec Infrastructure Plan to invest $153 billion over six years
The 2024–2034 Québec Infrastructure Plan (QIP) is set at $153 billion – a $3 billion increase over the previous plan and a $52.6 billion increase…
Governance
CCA welcomes Francis Roy as chair for upcoming 2024-26 term
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) announced that Francis Roy has been appointed Chair of the 2024-26 Board of Directors. Roy succeeds outgoing Board Chair, Brendan…
CIB and First Nations Bank of Canada create first-of-its-kind loan product
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced a $100 million loan participation agreement with the First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) for enabling infrastructure in First…
Nova Scotia tables 2024-25 Capital Plan that will invest more than $1.6B
Nova Scotia’s Finance and Treasury Board Minister Allan MacMaster tabled Budget 2024–25: Building Nova Scotia, Faster that will see progress this year on new and…
Mayors call on feds for urgent investment in infrastructure to support Canadians
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) launched an urgent call for the federal government to invest in critical infrastructure for Canadian communities as the country…
Indigenous groups spearhead First Nations procurement organization
Five national Indigenous economic organizations have banded together with full support of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) to create a first of its kind,…
Federal Minister’s comments about infrastructure funding draw industry criticism
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault’s comments on infrastructure funding have drawn heavy criticism for the construction sector. Last week at a conference in Montreal, Guilbeault…
Ontario announces changes to environmental assessment approval process
The Government of Ontario announced plans to streamline and simplify the 50-year-old environmental assessment (EA) process to make it easier and faster to build infrastructure.…
Province launches BC Builds to deliver more lower-cost rental homes
The Government of British Columbia announced the launch of BC Builds, a new initiative that leverages government, community and non-profit owned and underused land with…
Alberta to give residents say on Springbank Reservoir land use
The Government of Alberta announced that Albertans are being invited to shape how the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir is used when not full of water. The…
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund updates its funding offer
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced that its Green Municipal Fund (GMF) is revising its core funding to enhance its flexibility and adaptability and maximize…
NL government introduces new procurement strategies to support local suppliers
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador introduced two new procurement strategies: the Newfoundland and Labrador First Procurement Strategy and the Sustainable Procurement Strategy. The strategies are aimed…
Tamara Vrooman departs as chair of the Canada Infrastructure Bank
Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities announced the departure of Tamara Vrooman from her role as chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB).…
First Nations Finance Authority hits $2B in financing to help close infrastructure gap
First Nations Finance Authority has surpassed $2 billion in loans to its members with a 10th debenture that ensures 25 First Nations across Canada can…
Ontario making investments to support the unique needs of rural municipalities
The Government of Ontario announced the latest steps in its plan to invest in rural communities and municipalities at the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association…
No silver bullet when it comes to housing crisis: Minister Fraser
By Andy Manahan, Senior Fellow, Global Public Affairs Speaking to a full house at the Empire Club of Canada in Toronto, Sean Fraser, Federal Minister…
City of Burlington to receive $21M from Canada’s Housing Accelerator Fund
The Government of Canada and the City of Burlington announced an agreement to fast track more than 600 housing units over the next three years…
Toronto announces development partners for co-operative and affordable housing project
The City of Toronto and CreateTO announced Civic Developments, Windmill Developments and Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto as the development partners for a new housing…
Builders call on governments to work together on housing supply crisis in 2024
With housing supply and affordability expected to dip even further in 2024, the Residential Construction Council of Ontario ( RESCON) is calling on political leaders from all…
Federal government partners with FCM to strengthen asset management in five provinces
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced a federal investment of more than $1.43 million to help 35 communities in…
Toronto receives $471M from federal government as part of new housing deal
The Government of Canada and the City of Toronto announced the allocation of $471 million in funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), which will…
Federal government, FCM to strengthen asset management in Ontario and B.C.
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced a federal investment of over $1.1 million to help 16 communities in Ontario…
Federal government lays the foundation to change how Canada builds homes
The Government of Canada announced consultations that will begin in early January 2024 on a housing design catalogue initiative, building on the work already being done…
Federal government partners with FCM to strengthen asset management in NL
The Government of Canada, along with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, announced a federal investment of more than $1.9 million to help 46 communities in…