Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday $2.2 billion in federal infrastructure funding for communities to be delivered in one payment in June.
Early delivery of the full funding, through the federal Gas Tax Fund, for 2020-21 will help communities quickly move forward with infrastructure projects that will improve quality of life and help restart local economies, said the federal government in a news release.
“From coast to coast to coast, Canadians are feeling the economic impacts of COVID-19, while they do what they can to protect the health and safety of their families and communities. That is why we are taking action to restart the economy, get Canadians back to work, and come out of this stronger. This funding will help communities address their immediate needs, while also planning the infrastructure they need for the future,” said Trudeau, in a news release.
The government said communities have flexibility to use the funding to meet their local needs. Projects could include access to high-speed broadband, improvements to water and road systems, and the building of cycling and walking paths.
