More than $152 million is being invested in 54 new infrastructure projects across British Columbia through the Strategic Priorities Fund. This federally funded program supports infrastructure projects that are beyond the financial capacity of a single local government, under the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Community stream in B.C.
Lead coverage imageCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)Coverage snapshot
14 related articles from 7 publishers, organized into 12 distinct story families.
Browse reporting ↓Coverage brief
Canadian media
The article reports that the Government of Canada, through the Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced 54 new infrastructure projects to build communities strong in British Columbia. It cites the official press release and includes publication details from Newswire.
The Government of Canada, with the Province of British Columbia, announced more than $1 million in combined funding under the Canada-British Columbia Bilateral agreement for 28 new homes in Penticton, located at 603 Main St. The five-storey development will offer a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes near transit and services, with features such…
The federal government and the Ismaili Council for Canada signed a memorandum of understanding to deliver more than 1,250 rental homes across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, including affordable units, through the Build Canada Homes-Ismaili Council collaboration. The agreement establishes a framework to identify, assess and advance housing…
Canada and 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 more affordable homes by upgrading drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste systems. Alberta will contribute at least one-third of eligible project costs, with…
The Government of Saskatchewan asked the federal government to fund three regional infrastructure projects through the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery Stream, with the province offering to cost-match up to one-third of eligible costs. Premier Scott Moe endorsed the projects and stated the province’s commitment to advanced federal-provincial…
The federal-provincial Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) program provided over $9 million in municipal capital works funding for communities in Newfoundland and Labrador, announced on July 27, 2026. The funding, including more than $656,000 for St. Mary’s culvert replacements, aims to improve infrastructure such as water, wastewater, and stormwater…
The governments of Canada and Nunavut have finalized an agreement under the Build Communities Strong Fund to build and renew infrastructure in Nunavut, including housing and health infrastructure funding across multiple years. The plan anticipates at least 750 new housing units across Nunavut (including public, affordable, and supportive housing) and…
The Government of Canada announced up to $1.04 million in funding to support gun and gang violence prevention in New Westminster, British Columbia, through the Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF). The funding aims to support locally designed prevention and intervention initiatives to address root causes and provide opportunities for youth to steer…
The Government of Canada announced up to $33.6 million in federal funding for sport infrastructure projects in Alberta through the Build Communities Strong Fund, including the Olympic Oval renewal in Calgary, upgrades to the WinSport halfpipe, and improvements at Nakiska in Kananaskis. The investments, backed by Alberta’s matching funds, total under the…
The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories announced two agreements to deliver affordable housing and infrastructure, totaling over $655 million in investments. The plan includes delivering at least 560 housing units (about $480 million overall) and funding through the Build Communities Strong Fund to support housing, health infrastructure,…
The government announces a $750,000 investment from the Build Communities Strong Fund (Direct Delivery stream) for Place du Drapeau acadien in Saint-Louis-de-Kent, Beaurivage, including the Acadian Odyssey Monument, an interpretation centre, an outdoor stage, relocated Grenier building, and interpretive trails. The Build Communities Strong Fund will…
The Government of Canada, through Build Canada Homes, and the Ismaili Council for Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on housing initiatives and identify and advance affordable housing across Canada. The partnership aims to deliver over 1,250 rental homes (including affordable units) in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and…
The Government of Canada, through Build Canada Homes (BCH), and the Ismaili Council for Canada announced a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on identifying, assessing, and advancing housing initiatives to increase affordable home supply across Canada. The partnership aims to deliver over 1,250 rental homes, including affordable units, in British…
The governments of Canada and Nunavut finalized an agreement under the Build Communities Strong Fund to build and renew infrastructure in Nunavut, including housing, post-secondary education, and health infrastructure funding. Nunavut will receive $81.3 million for infrastructure over 10 years, $74.1 million for health infrastructure over three years,…