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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 18, 2025 (CNW Group via COMTEX) --

The Government of Canada is delivering over $748 million to Ontario and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected.

Our communities can only grow to support more housing when there are investments in foundational infrastructure projects â?? like public transit, water systems, and local roads and bridges. With today's announcement, that is exactly what the Government of Canada is delivering on.

With the funding announced today, communities can build both the essential and recreational infrastructure that allows families in Canada to thrive.

For example, in Brampton funding was used to design the Century Gardens Youth Hub. The 12,500-square-foot facility will include comfortable and inviting spaces for young residents to connect, learn and develop to their fullest potential.

The City of Windsor recently celebrated the grand opening of a new year-round event space at City Hall Square. More than $6.7 million of funding contributed to the creation of an inviting, flexible, multi-use and context-sensitive outdoor space that is already helping to bring people together, while strengthening the city's vibrant core.

Funding to the Government of Ontario will support important investments in the road network in unincorporated areas. This contribution will be distributed to local roads boards to support safe and efficient travel in rural areas across the province.

The Canada Community-Building Fund provides communities with the flexibility to strategically address present and future infrastructure needs. It also ties investments to actions taken by provinces, territories, and municipalities to increase housing supply.

Quotes 

"Building a strong Canada starts with building strong communities. We are investing in new infrastructure projects that support housing and foster connected communities. Our investment in communities throughout Ontario reinforces our commitment to building bold, building strong, and building together."

The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure

"This investment will boost infrastructure projects that support housing to create connected communities. We are proud to invest in the critical infrastructure that helps communities across Ontario advance local priorities and support long-term growth."

Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure

"Municipalities know the needs of their communities best, and this funding will give them the flexibility to invest in what matters most to their residentsâ??whether it's upgrading water systems, expanding transit, or building recreational spaces. Through partnerships such as this, we are protecting Ontario and ensuring we are well-positioned to meet the needs of our fast-growing population."

The Honourable Rob Flack, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

"We are grateful to Minister Robertson and the federal government for their continued investments in critical infrastructure across Ontario and Canada. Ontario's municipalities use the Canada Community-Building Fund for investment in projects that help our communities grow, thrive and prosper. The permanency of that Fund enables local governments to plan and prioritize infrastructure needs for the next decade, and allows for multi-year infrastructure projects that support vital growth and development in our towns and cities."

Robin Jones, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario 

Quick facts 

Associated Links 

Canada Community-Building FundSolving the Housing Crisis: Canada's Housing Plan Association of Municipalities of Ontario: 2024-2028 AllocationsGovernment of Ontario: Canada Community-Building Fund

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Contacts: For more information (media only), please contact: Renee LeBlanc Proctor,
Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Housing
and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada,
Renee.Proctor@infc.gc.ca; Media Relations, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Canada, 613-960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154, Email: media-medias@infc.gc.ca

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