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National· August 16, 2026 at 11:11 p.m.

Ontario and Federal Governments Allocate $1 Billion for Infrastructure to Support Housing

Ontario and Federal Governments Allocate $1 Billion for Infrastructure to Support Housing

Key takeaways

  • Ontario and Canada governments pledge $1 billion for housing infrastructure
  • Funding aims to create thousands of jobs and build over 40,000 homes
  • Investment is part of a broader strategy to address Ontario's housing crisis

The governments of Ontario and Canada have jointly pledged up to $1 billion to aid municipalities in Ontario in constructing infrastructure for additional housing units. This move is aimed at addressing the province's growing housing demand.

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