Infrastructure Programs
Infrastructure Canada creates partnerships and makes investments to build, upgrade and renew public infrastructure. These investments help ensure that national priorities are met, while supporting important national, regional and local infrastructure needs.
Through the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan, Infrastructure Canada has supported about 6,400 projects.
The seven-year, $33 billion Building Canada Plan will continue to run to 2014. As part of the Building Canada Plan, Infrastructure Canada is contributing to projects through both the Building Canada Fund and the Provincial-Territorial Base Fund, which will continue to create jobs and result in long-term benefits for Canadians.
As part of the Building Canada Plan, the Gas Tax Fund also delivers $2 billion per year. These investments provide predictable, long-term funding for municipal infrastructure that contributes to cleaner air, cleaner water and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Through legislation, the Government of Canada has made the Gas Tax Fund permanent at $2 billion per year beyond its current expiry in 2014.
In addition to these initiatives, Infrastructure Canada continues to manage or has managed other infrastructure programs over the years:
- Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (2009-2010 to 2011-2012)
- Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (2004-2005 to 2013-2014)
- Border Infrastructure Fund (2003-2004 to 2013-2014)
- Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (2003-2004 to 2012-2013)
- G8 Legacy Fund (2009-2010 to 2010-2011)
- Infrastructure Canada Program (2000-2001 to 2010-2011)
- National Recreational Trails (2009-2010)
- Public Transit Fund (2005-2006)
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