Alberta and Ottawa sign deal to fund water, wastewater infrastructure for housing
The agreement will support 750 skilled trades jobs a year and set aside at least $100 million for rural and Indigenous communities.
- On Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith announced the Canada-Alberta Housing Infrastructure Fund Agreement in Red Deer, providing $510 million in federal funding over eight years for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Alberta's population has increased by more than 600,000 over the past five years, straining public services and creating rapid growth pressures that Smith said require background infrastructure before builders can construct new homes.
- Alberta will contribute up to $428 million to cover at least one-third of eligible costs, Carney said, with the agreement allocating at least $100 million specifically for rural and Indigenous community projects.
- Under this agreement, Alberta will lead in identifying and prioritizing projects based on regional needs, with the initiative aiming to support and build 25,000 additional affordable homes by 2031.
- Initial project submissions representing at least $25 million in federal contributions are due by Nov. 30, 2026, while all remaining infrastructure projects must be submitted by March 31, 2030.
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Alberta, Ottawa Strike $510M Deal to Fund Water, Wastewater Infrastructure for Housing
Ottawa will provide Alberta municipalities with more than $510 million over eight years to support water and wastewater infrastructure to accelerate housing construction, Prime Minister Mark Carney says. Under the infrastructure agreement, Alberta will cover at least one-third of eligible costs for municipally led projects. The funding is intended to support Alberta’s goal of building 25,000 more affordable homes by 2031. “A home needs more than…
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Alberta and Ottawa sign deal to fund water, wastewater infrastructure for housing
RED DEER - The federal and Alberta governments have signed an agreement to accelerate homebuilding in the province by funding water and wastewater infrastructure.
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