Infrastructure funding to support housing development in Fredericton

The federal and Alberta governments have signed an agreement to fund water and wastewater infrastructure to accelerate housing construction in Alberta, providing more than $510 million in federal funding over eight years, with the province contributing up to $428 million. Alberta will lead project identification and prioritization with the federal…

The article reports that a 12-unit transitional housing project for vulnerable women in Saint John, called the House of Merritt in Waterloo Village, is nearing completion and will provide on-site support through Fresh Start Services and Kaleidoscope. It notes that the project is funded and supported by multiple partners, including the Saint John Human…

The Government of Canada, in partnership with the province and city, announced a combined investment of over $9.4 million (federal), over $7.8 million (provincial), and over $6.3 million (municipal) through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to extend water, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure in Fredericton’s Doak Road area to support a new…

The federal government will make a housing-related announcement in Moncton, with media invited to attend a 10:00 a.m. event on July 31, 2026, at 1010 St. George Boulevard. The event involves officials from the Housing and Infrastructure Minister's office, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the New Brunswick Housing Corporation, the Minister of…

The article reports that more than $152 million is being invested in 54 infrastructure projects across British Columbia through the federal Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Community stream, under the Strategic Priorities Fund. The funding includes $7 million for a CRD biosolids-to-biochar project and supports 53 other projects province-wide, with…

The Government of Canada announced that North Grenville has endorsed the Housing Design Catalogue, becoming an official Local Partner to support standardized, pre-approved low-rise housing designs and streamlined approvals. North Grenville has already implemented related initiatives such as a pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit plan, an incentive…

The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta announced an eight-year partnership under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to invest over $510 million in Alberta's local infrastructure, enabling the construction or upgrading of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste systems to support more housing. Alberta will…

Alberta and the federal government signed an agreement to accelerate homebuilding by funding water and wastewater infrastructure, with Alberta municipalities able to access more than $510 million in federal funding over eight years and Alberta contributing up to $428 million. Alberta will lead project identification and prioritization with the federal…

The article reports that the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia announced more than $1 million in combined funding for 28 new homes in Penticton, at 603 Main St., near transit and services. The development is a five-storey building offering a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes with accessibility features, heat pumps, and…

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced $510 million in federal funding for municipalities to build water and wastewater infrastructure to support new housing, with Alberta contributing at least one-third of eligible project costs up to $428 million. The visit coincided with ongoing regional tensions over Alberta’s…

The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta announced a new eight-year partnership under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to invest over $510 million in Alberta’s local infrastructure, enabling the construction or upgrading of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste systems to speed up housing development. Alberta…

The Government of New Brunswick announced a new affordable housing development for Saint John, N.B., which is nearing completion. The initiative is part of addressing the housing crisis, with the status quo described as unacceptable.

The Government of Canada, in partnership with the Province of New Brunswick and the City of Saint John, announced more than $3.7 million in combined funding to support 12 new supportive housing units for women experiencing chronic homelessness and related challenges in Saint John. The project, called House of Merritt, will provide self-contained bachelor…

The article reports that the Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $750,000 in Place du Drapeau acadien in Saint-Louis-de-Kent, Beaurivage, NB, funding that includes $300,000 from the federal government and $300,000 from the Province of New Brunswick with a $150,000 community contribution from Beaurivage. It describes Place du Drapeau acadien as a…