Investing across Canada to build safe and strong communities

PORTUGAL COVE-ST. PHILIP'S, NL, Sept. 5, 2025 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is delivering over $33.4 million to Newfoundland and Labrador this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected.

Our communities can only grow to support more housing and realize their full economic potential when there are investments in foundational infrastructure projects – 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 Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, over $2 million in CCBF funding has been used to upgrade the town's wastewater treatment plant and local roads, providing residents with the necessary infrastructure for clean water and safe commutes.

The Canada Community-Building Fund provides communities with the flexibility to strategically address present and future infrastructure needs.

Quotes 

"Strong communities build a strong Canada. We're investing in practical infrastructure that unlocks housing, so people can thrive here. These projects connect neighbourhoods, advance local priorities, and set Newfoundland and Labrador up for long-term growth."

The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, and Member of Parliament for St. John's East

"We are very pleased to receive over $33 million as part of our Canada Community-Building Fund agreement with the Federal Government. This support will help us address municipal infrastructure needs, while also supporting economic growth, environmental sustainability, and continue our work in building vibrant and strong communities. Together with our federal partners, we remain committed to initiatives that enhance the quality of life and well-being for all residents across Newfoundland and Labrador."

The Honourable Paul Pike, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Municipal Affairs and Community Engagement

Quick facts 

• The Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) will deliver $26.7 billion between 2024-2034 in federal funding to catalyse core infrastructure investments. In 2025-26, the CCBF will provide $2.5 billion to 3,700 communities across Canada to support local infrastructure priorities.
• In 2025-26, Newfoundland and Labrador will receive $33,483,628 to make strategic infrastructure investments across 19 project categories. Since 2015, the federal government has invested over $26.6 billion across Canada through CCBF, including more than $386 million in NL communities.
• The CCBF is a permanent, indexed source of funding provided to provinces and territories, who in turn flow this funding to local governments and other entities to support local infrastructure priorities.
• The CCBF ties access to funding to actions by provinces, territories, and municipalities to support infrastructure projects that help increase housing supply and build connected communities.

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Canada Community-Building FundSolving the Housing Crisis: Canada's Housing Plan 

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