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Infrastructure Stimulus Fund in Manitoba
New in Canada's Economic Action Plan
Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, the federal government has established a new $4-billion Infrastructure Stimulus Fund that provides funding to provincial, territorial, municipal and community construction-ready infrastructure projects. The Infrastructure Stimulus Fund complements existing federal infrastructure funding by focusing on short-term objectives for economic stimulus.
About the Program
The Infrastructure Stimulus Fund will provide $4 billion for the construction of infrastructure projects to be built over the next two years (2009-10 and 2010-11). To provide short-term stimulus to the economy, construction readiness will be a key project selection criteria; for example, the rehabilitation and retrofit of existing assets to improve safety or extend their useful life. Eligible projects include water, wastewater, transit, roads, culture, parks, trails and community services infrastructure (see Program Guide for eligibility).
How it Works
To ensure that the program provides economic stimulus quickly, and to ensure partnership with the provinces and territories, the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund is being rolled out in a flexible manner.
On May 22, 2009, the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund was officially
launched in the Province of Manitoba.
Projects that Have Been Approved
On May 22, 2009, the governments of Canada and Manitoba announced joint funding of over $160 million for infrastructure projects in Manitoba under the new stimulus funding provided for in Canada's Economic Action Plan.
On May 29, 2009, the governments of Canada and Manitoba announced they Manitoba Sikh Cultural and Seniors Centre and the construction of the new True North MoosePlex Hockey Canada Centre in Winnipeg.
On June 12, 2009, the governments of Canada and Manitoba announced funding for four shovel-ready infrastructure initiatives under new infrastructure funding allocated in Canada's Economic Action Plan.
On September 11, 2009, the governments of Canada and Manitoba announced that communities across Manitoba will benefit from more than $55.9 million in joint federal-provincial investments for key infrastructure projects worth more than $83.2 million, thanks to a partnership between the governments of Canada and Manitoba.
On November 13, 2009, the governments of Canada and Manitoba announced an investment in 12 new innovative galleries at the Manitoba Children’s Museum.
On February 26, 2010, Canada and the City of Winnipeg announced that each would invest 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.
On March 5, 2010, the governments of Canada and Manitoba, along with the City of Winnipeg, announced funding to renovate the Chinese Cultural and Community Centre in Winnipeg.
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