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National· August 16, 2026 at 07:29 p.m.

Ontario and Federal Governments Invest $1 Billion in Municipal Infrastructure for Housing

Ontario and Federal Governments Invest $1 Billion in Municipal Infrastructure for Housing

Key takeaways

  • $1 billion will be invested in municipalities' infrastructure for housing
  • Funds will go to municipalities that do not collect development charges for essential facilities

The governments of Ontario and Canada have announced a joint investment of $1 billion to support municipalities' infrastructure for housing. The funds will be allocated to municipalities that do not collect development charges for essential facilities such as roads, bridges, and water systems.

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