The governments of Canada and British Columbia are making investments to create jobs and grow the middle class now while building a foundation for a strong, sustainable economic future. Infrastructure investments are vital to creating opportunities, and building inclusive communities where families can work, learn and play.

“Infrastructure investments are key to creating well-paying jobs for middle class Canadians, and boosting economic development. The Government of Canada is proud to invest in these 26 infrastructure projects, as they will have a positive and lasting impact in communities across British Columbia.”

The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence,
on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“When public infrastructure in many of our smaller communities is in need of repair or upgrade, the high costs associated are often difficult for a community alone to bear. However, when senior levels of government act together, we can facilitate these important infrastructure improvements and build stronger communities throughout B.C.”

The Honourable Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

“By aligning municipal, federal and provincial dollars, the Small Communities Fund eases the challenge of meeting the infrastructure demands that small communities face – ultimately benefiting British Columbians throughout the province. Projects supported by this fund – whether in public transit, drinking water, green energy or wastewater management – leave lasting impacts in their communities.”

The Honourable Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development

“The Pitt Polder pump station is an essential piece of infrastructure for our local agricultural industry. For years, I have advocated for this vital funding. This partnership with the provincial and federal governments ensures that we can proceed with a much-needed upgrade to this historic pump station. This will help keep our fields arable and benefit farming families in our community.”

John Becker, Mayor of Pitt Meadows

• The Government of Canada will provide up to $43,522,512 of the total eligible cost of $149,300,564 towards these 26 projects. The Government of British Columbia will also contribute $43,522,512. The Small Communities Fund allocation for British Columbia is $108,989,744.

• Municipal governments will provide the remaining funds to cover their respective project costs.

• Through the Small Communities Fund, the governments of Canada and British Columbia are working in partnership to provide funding for priority public infrastructure projects that deliver on local needs in communities across the province that have populations below 100,000 people.

• The Government of Canada will provide more than $180 billion in infrastructure funding over 12 years for public transit, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, transportation that supports trade, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

• The Province’s contributions through the Small Communities Fund is one of the key ways the B.C. government is taking action to strengthen, grow and diversify many rural communities. This funding builds on the immediate investments and long-term action plan outlined in B.C.’s Rural Economic Development Strategy that are expected to create over 26,000 jobs and add $2.8 billion to provincial GDP.

Related Products

• Backgrounder – Canada and British Columbia announce funding for 26 new infrastructure projects across B.C.

Associated Links

• Government of Canada’s $180 billion+ infrastructure plan
• Federal infrastructure investments in British Columbia
• Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component – Small Communities Fund
• New Building Canada Plan

Kate Monfette
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
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Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
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Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
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Carolyn Baldridge
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City of Pitt Meadows
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Infrastructure Canada
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