Build Communities Strong Fund
Building a strong Canada starts with building strong communities.
The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing in a wide range of infrastructure projects that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation.
It provides $51 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, and $3 billion per year ongoing, to support new and renewed public infrastructure.
Making these generational investments in the right infrastructure supports:
- Economic growth and prosperity
- Good jobs and careers in the skilled trades
- Additional housing supply
- Strong, connected communities
The Build Communities Strong Fund is a cornerstone of the Government of Canada's plan to build Canada strong – today and for generations to come.
Types of infrastructure
The Build Communities Strong Fund supports a range of infrastructure projects across the country.
- Housing-related infrastructure, such as water systems, public transit systems, roads, and active transportation networks
- Education-related infrastructure, such as colleges and universities
- Health infrastructure, such as hospitals, medical schools, and community health centres
- Community infrastructure, such as parks and sports, recreational and cultural facilities
- Climate resilient infrastructure, such as projects that increase community resiliency by preventing and protecting against the impacts of climate change
As part of this plan, the Build Communities Strong Fund is investing in important infrastructure that spurs economic growth, creates skilled trade jobs, and attracts investment through reliable public assets.
Funding streams
The Build Communities Strong Fund is delivering funding through three streams, starting in 2026-27:
Provincial and Territorial stream
This stream is providing $17.2 billion over 10 years to support provincial and territorial infrastructure projects and priorities related to housing, post-secondary education, and health.
Direct Delivery stream
This stream is providing $6 billion over 10 years to support community infrastructure, climate adaptation, and regionally significant projects.
An online portal is now open for project applications that are shovel-ready for 2026.
Community stream
This stream is providing $27.8 billion over 10 years and $3 billion per year ongoing, as planned, to support local infrastructure priorities.
Frequently asked questions
Learn more about the Build Communities Strong Fund by checking out the frequently asked questions.
News and resources
Federal and provincial government investment of more than $200 million for Phase II of the University of Montreal Science Complex: Canada and Quebec at the forefront of advanced materials, computing and artificial intelligence
Montreal, Quebec - The announcement was made in the presence of Daniel Jutras, Rector of the Université de Montréal, and Jacques Courtois, President of the Courtois Foundation. This investment follows on the heels of the Canada-Quebec agreement and the Build Communities Strong Fund, which supports major infrastructure projects and the construction of university facilities. This investment will enable the university to move forward with Phase II of its Science Complex.
Building local infrastructure projects through Canada's Regional Development Agencies
Edmonton, Alberta, June 5, 2026 - Today, at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Annual Conference, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, announced that $1 billion of the Build Communities Strong Fund will be delivered by Canada's Regional Development Agencies through the Local Impact Stream. These investments will support community infrastructure projects that reflect local priorities and drive regional economic growth.
Canada and Québec forge new partnership to build strong new local infrastructure
Longueuil, Québec, June 2, 2026 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced a landmark new partnership between the Government of Canada and the Government of Québec that will transform communities across the province. Over the next 10 years, Canada's new government is investing nearly $10 billion in the province through the Build Communities Strong Fund and the Canada Public Transit Fund – marking one of the largest infrastructure investments in Québec's history.
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