Supporting new projects that build prosperous communities and transition to a clean growth economy
VANCOUVER, April 2, 2018 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and British Columbia are working together to make long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth, sustain well-paying jobs, build inclusive communities and support a low-carbon, green economy?leading to a higher quality of life for all Canadians.
Today, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure announced the signing of a bilateral agreement that will provide more than $4.1 billion in federal funding through the Investing in Canada plan over the next decade for infrastructure projects. These projects will be cost-shared with the Government of British Columbia, municipalities and other partners.
This new funding will see the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia make unprecedented investments in public transit, green infrastructure, recreational and cultural infrastructure, and rural and northern communities.
These investments will have benefits for people in communities across the province, including:
Across Canada, more than $33 billion in federal funding will be invested through new bilateral agreements with provinces and territories. Provinces and territories will develop three-year plans that will provide information on how they will implement their infrastructure projects.
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"Long-term investments in infrastructure are key to building a strong Canada?connecting people, creating good jobs for the middle class, and building our economy and communities for the future. We are pleased to have reached a new agreement with British Columbia to invest in infrastructure projects that will benefit all communities for years to come. Collaboration and partnership have been at the heart of the success of our Investing in Canada plan and we will continue to work with provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and Canadians from coast to coast to coast."
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"Signing this new 10-year bilateral agreement with the Government of Canada means people in B.C. stand to benefit from record infrastructure investment ? nearly $10 billion in partnership with all levels of government. From greener infrastructure and better public transit to enhanced community centres and parks, this historic funding gives communities in B.C. of all sizes a boost to deliver modern infrastructure through smart investments that benefit people, the environment, and the economy."
The Honourable Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure
"When we invest in infrastructure, we're helping people live active lives, access clean drinking water, travel safely and efficiently and access more arts and culture," said Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. "This historic agreement is paving the way for a better transportation system in the lower mainland and enhanced infrastructure for communities of all sizes across B.C."
The Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
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Canada and British Columbia to make significant investments that will improve the lives of Canadians
Supporting new projects that build prosperous communities and transition to a clean growth economy
Under the $180-billion Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada is signing new ten-year bilateral agreements with all provinces and territories that will see more than $33 billion in federal funding invested in infrastructure projects across the country. The objective of these investments is to transform the way Canadians live, move and work across four priority areas:
British Columbia will receive a total of $4,129,680,161 from 2018 to 2028 through this agreement.
Allocations by funding stream:
Funding Stream |
Allocation |
Expected Outcomes at Project Completion* |
Public Transit |
$2,691,101,894 to build new urban transit networks and service extensions that will transform the way Canadians live, move and work. |
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Green Infrastructure |
$1,115,494,721 to support greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reductions; enable greater adaptation and resilience to the impacts of climate change and climate-related disaster mitigation, and ensure that more communities can provide clean air and safe drinking water for their citizens.
** This amount includes a $212 million allocation for the Lion's Gate project, which is currently being implemented under PTIC-NRP. |
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Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure |
$157,081,719 towards community, culture and recreation infrastructure to build stronger communities and improve social inclusion. |
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Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure |
$166,001,827 to support projects that improve the quality of life in rural and northern communities by responding to rural and northern specific needs.
The stream also includes the $400 million Arctic Energy Fund that will address energy security in the territories. |
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* Outcomes will be obtained through projects which will be communicated in more details as they are announced.
The bilateral agreements will allow the Government of Canada and the provinces and territories to agree on shared results as well as a method of regularly reporting on results. The bilateral agreements support the following long-term goals:
Under these new bilateral agreements, the Government of Canada will not only make significant investments in Canadian communities, but open the door to unique innovative project ideas that meet the agreed-upon outcomes. These new ideas will contribute to the long-term sustainability of our infrastructure.
To ensure our partners consider opportunities to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions or better adapt to climate change during the project development stage, a new climate lens will be applied to certain projects. Partners will also report on how larger projects are creating job opportunities for a broader array of Canadians in the construction industry and related sectors through a new Community Employment Benefits framework.
For information on cost-sharing, please see Infrastructure Canada's website.
British Columbia's Transit Allocation
The Public Transit stream will provide provinces, territories and municipalities with funding to address the new construction, expansion, improvement and rehabilitation of public transit infrastructure.
The table below provides an overview of the maximum transit allocations for the following recipients in British Columbia:
Recipient |
Maximum Transit Allocation |
Translink |
$2,222,366,485 |
BC Transit |
$468,735,408 |
Associated links
Government of Canada's $180-billion+ Investing in Canada plan: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/about-invest-apropos-eng.html
Investing in Canada plan project map: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.html
Federal infrastructure investments in British Columbia: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministries-organizations/ministries/transportation-and-infrastructure
Twitter: @INFC_eng
SOURCE Infrastructure Canada
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