Canada's Economic Action Plan: A Fifth Report to Canadians

Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, the Government has worked closely with each province and territory to greenlight projects and get work underway. In the 2009 and 2010 construction seasons, the Government has committed close to $5.5 billion in stimulus funding towards close to 7,000 projects. This includes all of the funding available for projects under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. Provinces, territories, municipalities and other partners are also contributing towards these projects, thereby generating a total investment in public infrastructure of more than $14 billion at a critical time. More >>

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Profitable Canada–Quebec Partnership for Lévis

March 2, 2010
Jacques Gourde, Member of Parliament for Lotbinière–Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, on behalf of John Baird, Canada’s Transport and Infrastructure Minister, and Laurent Lessard, Quebec Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, are pleased to announce joint funding of over $5 million for the extension of 7th Street in the Saint Rédempteur sector of Lévis. Combined with the municipal contribution, a total of $7,812,000 will be provided to carry out this work. More >>

PM and Premier Campbell announce highway, bridge and road upgrades across British Columbia

March 1, 2010
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Premier Gordon Campbell today announced support for fifteen new infrastructure projects across British Columbia. Provided for by investments from both the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia, these projects will improve highways, local roads and bridges throughout the province, resulting in safer travel for residents and visitors alike. More >>

Canada-Quebec Partnership Beneficial for Disraeli

March 1, 2010
The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Mégantic—L'Érable, and Laurent Lessard, Quebec Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $1,943,334 for the repair and extension of water mains and sewer lines. With the town’s contribution, total investments of $2,915,000 will enable this work to be undertaken. More >>

Government of Canada and Winnipeg Support Local Youth Centre

February 26, 2010
Today, the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Provencher, and City of Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz announced that the Government of Canada and the City of Winnipeg are each investing close to $3.2 million in the construction of a new Centre for Youth Excellence in Winnipeg, which will promote an active and healthy lifestyle for youth. More >>

Government of Canada Supports Green Energy Infrastructure in New Brunswick

February 26, 2010
Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John, on behalf of John Baird, Canada’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, today announced support for the construction of the City of Saint John’s Green Thermal Utility as part of the Canada’s Economic Action Plan. MP Weston was joined at the announcement by His Worship Ivan Court, Mayor of the City of Saint John. More >>