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Gas Tax Fund: Delivering Results for Canadians – Northwest Territories
On April 1st, 2009, the federal Gas Tax Transfers to the provinces and territories to support better municipal infrastructure doubled to $2 billion annually. The Gas Tax Fund (GTF) will remain at that level beyond 2014, when the Government makes it a permanent measure, providing the Northwest Territories municipalities with stable and predictable funding for their long-term infrastructure priorities.
The GTF is part of an ongoing commitment from the Government of Canada to create jobs and stimulate the economy through modern public infrastructure. It is also an example of all levels of government working together to improve infrastructure and the quality of life of Canadians.
The GTF makes capital investments in environmentally sustainable municipal infrastructure that improves water and air quality and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible investments include water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure, public transit, community energy systems, and local roads and bridges. The GTF combines predictable, long-term funding with local decision making and planning to enable municipalities to build and rehabilitate their core public infrastructure.
Gas Tax funding is provided nationwide and the money is allocated based on population, with set amounts for Northwest Territories to ensure they have access to sufficient funds for significant projects.
Results for Northwest Territories
The GTF is providing Northwest Territories with stable funding that will have a tangible impact on their quality of life and the long-term sustainability of their communities. The GTF has already provided funding towards various projects that support water and wastewater distribution, community energy systems, and roads and bridges, including:
- Developing an integrated community sustainability plan template to meet the unique planning challenges of communities in the Northwest Territories.
- Construction and upgrades to various water treatment facilities in Tuktoyaktuk, Rae and Edzo, Aklavik, Deline and Holman.
The following table is a breakdown of the Gas Tax Fund allocation to Northwest Territories between 2005-2014:
| Year | Allocation |
|---|---|
| 2005-2006 | 4,500,000 |
| 2006-2007 | 4,500,000 |
| 2007-2008 | 6,000,000 |
| 2008-2009 | 7,500,000 |
| 2009-2010 | 15,000,000 |
| 2010-2011 | 15,000,000 |
| 2011-2012 | 15,000,000 |
| 2012-2013 | 15,000,000 |
| 2013-2014 | 15,000,000 |
| Total | 97,500,000 |
The following table is a breakdown of the Gas Tax fund allocation to Northwest Territories between 2008-2010:
| Community | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
|---|---|---|
| Aklavik | 144,852 | 291,197 |
| Behchoko | 289,284 | 581,551 |
| Colville Lake | 88,176 | 177,261 |
| Deline | 137,882 | 277,185 |
| Dettah | 97,660 | 196,327 |
| Enterprise | 81,891 | 164,627 |
| Fort Liard | 140,853 | 283,157 |
| Fort McPherson | 166,791 | 335,302 |
| Fort Providence | 168,162 | 338,058 |
| Fort Resolution | 133,083 | 267,537 |
| Fort Simpson | 217,754 | 437,752 |
| Fort Smith | 360,015 | 723,742 |
| Gameti | 106,687 | 214,474 |
| Hay River | 515,645 | 1,036,607 |
| Hay River Reserve | 106,801 | 214,704 |
| Holman | 120,856 | 242,958 |
| Inuvik | 482,508 | 969,991 |
| Jean Marie River | 80,749 | 162,330 |
| Kakisa | 78,463 | 157,736 |
| K'asho Got'ine | 135,711 | 272,820 |
| Lutsel K'e | 119,256 | 239,742 |
| Nahanni Butte | 85,776 | 172,437 |
| Norman Wells | 169,648 | 341,044 |
| Paulatuk | 108,401 | 217,920 |
| Sachs Harbour | 86,462 | 173,815 |
| Trout Lake | 81,891 | 164,627 |
| Tsiigehtchic | 93,889 | 188,746 |
| Tuktoyaktuk | 188,159 | 378,256 |
| Tulita | 128,398 | 258,119 |
| Wekweeti | 88,290 | 177,491 |
| Wha Ti | 127,941 | 257,200 |
| Wrigley | 92,861 | 186,679 |
| Yellowknife | 2,250,205 | 4,523,608 |
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