Doubling of the federal Gas Tax Fund delivers a boost in Nunavut
IQALUIT, Aug. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Modern public infrastructure is key to promoting economic growth and developing healthy, sustainable communities. That is why the Government of Canada is renewing its commitment to municipalities and Indigenous communities through the federal Gas Tax Fund and delivering much needed support for their local priorities.
Nunavut has received the first of two $8.25 million annual installments of the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF), along with a top-up of $16.5 million, made available through Budget 2019. This top-up doubles the amount of money for Nunavut communities, enabling them to carry out infrastructure projects that support the well-being of their residents.
The federal GTF is a long-term, indexed source of funding that supports a diverse range of local infrastructure projects across the territory each year. For example, in Pangnirtung and Igloolik, residents are benefitting from cleaner drinking water with upgrades to the local water treatment system. In the City of Iqaluit, roads have become safer thanks to an important paving project. And in Coral Harbour and Kugluktuk, municipal infrastructure has become more energy efficient thanks to upgrades funded by the federal GTF.
This predictable funding, enhanced by a doubling of the 2018-19 GTF allocations, as announced in Budget 2019, is allowing municipalities and Indigenous communities to plan for current and future infrastructure priorities, so they can build the resilient infrastructure of the 21st century that residents deserve, and help ensure that Nunavut remains among the best places in the world to live.
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"The Government of Canada is proud to deliver this stable, predictable long-term funding that communities rely on to develop their public infrastructure. By working with other orders of government, we are making significant progress and delivering concrete results for all Canadians. From improving roads, water services and energy efficiency, to enhancing recreation and tourism centres, the federal Gas Tax Fund is helping keep families safe, promote economic development and improve people's quality of life across the country."
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"The Government of Nunavut prioritizes developing and improving infrastructure across the territory in Turaaqtavut, our government's mandate. The federal Gas Tax Fund supports the realisation of our infrastructure projects to the benefit of Nunavummiut, our communities, and the growth and wellness of all of Nunavut."
The Honourable Lorne Kusugak, Minister of Community and Government Services
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Nunavut's 2019?20 federal Gas Tax Fund allocations
The Government of Canada has delivered the first of two $8.25 million federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) installments to Nunavut for the 2019-20 fiscal year.
In addition to the regular installments, Nunavut communities will benefit this year from a top-up to their funding, as announced in Budget 2019. This top-up will accelerate progress and maximize every opportunity to ensure that Canadians in every community across the country continue to see real and timely results in the renewal of public infrastructure.
The GTF will provide Nunavut with a total of $33 million this fiscal year for local infrastructure projects.
The following table indicates the 2019-20 federal GTF allocation and Budget 2019 top-up amount for Nunavut's communities.1
Ultimate Recipient | Allocation 2019-20 | Budget 2019 top-up |
Government of Nunavut | $13,678,500 | $13,678,500 |
City of Iqaluit | $2,475,000 | $2,475,000 |
1 | Amounts exclude territorial administrative costs. |
Associated links
Budget 2019, Investing in the Middle Class: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2019/home-accueil-en.html
Investing in Canada, Canada's long-term infrastructure plan: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html
Federal infrastructure investments in Nunavut: https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/investments-2002-investissements/nu-eng.html
The federal Gas Tax Fund: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/gtf-fte-eng.html
The federal Gas Tax Fund in Nunavut: https://www.gov.nu.ca/infrastructure-and-technical-services
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