Canada and New Brunswick invest in housing-enabling infrastructure to help build more homes in Fredericton

The federal and Alberta governments announced the Canada-Alberta Housing Infrastructure Fund Agreement, allowing Alberta municipalities to access a $510 million portion of CHIF over eight years for housing-enabling water and wastewater infrastructure, with Alberta contributing up to $428 million of eligible project costs. The agreement includes at least…

The Government of Canada, along with provincial and municipal partners, announced a total investment of more than $9.4 million (federal), $7.8 million (provincial), and $6.3 million (municipal) through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to extend water, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure into Fredericton’s new Doak Road neighbourhood to support the…

The Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities issued a media advisory about an infrastructure announcement in Fredericton. The advisory was published on July 30, 2026 at 09:00 AM (Eastern Time).

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, administered in BC by the UBCM, with BC receiving over $326 million for 2026-27. It highlights a flagship CRD project to convert biosolids into biochar, plus 53…

The federal government announced $10.9 million for 22 electric vehicle infrastructure and education projects across Canada, including nearly $9 million to install about 400 charging stations through 9 projects and around $2 million for 13 education and awareness initiatives. These investments aim to expand charging infrastructure, promote EV adoption…

The Government of Canada announced up to $29.8 million in federal funding, plus a $20 million municipal contribution, for the Saint John Multipurpose Recreational Facility through the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream. The project will add two ice surfaces, a library, and community support spaces, connect to the Irving Oil Field House,…

The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta announced a new eight-year partnership in which Canada will invest over $510 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to support drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste infrastructure in Alberta municipalities to enable more home construction. Alberta will…

The article reports that Prime Minister Mark Carney 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). It also notes ongoing cooperation between Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle…

The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta announced a new eight-year partnership in which the federal government will invest more than $510 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to help Alberta municipalities build or upgrade essential drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste infrastructure to accelerate…

The article reports that Saint John, New Brunswick, will receive new affordable housing units as part of a government initiative to address the housing crisis. It notes that the status quo is unacceptable and references a development nearing completion funded by the government.

The Government of Canada, the Province of New Brunswick, and the City of Saint John announced more than $3.7 million in combined funding to support the construction of 12 new supportive housing units for women experiencing chronic homelessness, substance use disorders, and other health-related challenges in Saint John. The project, named House of…

The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories have signed two agreements to deliver affordable housing and critical infrastructure, totaling over $655 million. The plan includes delivering at least 560 housing units (about $480 million) and funding through the Build Communities Strong Fund to support infrastructure, housing, health, and…

The article reports that the Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in Canada's infrastructure, including housing, transit, health, education, and climate adaptation, with funding phased through three streams. It highlights a $750,000 provincial/federal investment in Place du Drapeau acadien in Saint-Louis-de-Kent (Beaurivage) for a…

The federal government announced a $5.9 million investment in the PEI-New Brunswick Interconnection Expansion Project to advance engineering studies, environmental assessments, and design for two 200-megawatt submarine cables and related upgrades. Construction is planned for 2028, with the goal of improving electricity connections between Prince Edward…