Build Communities Strong Fund

Building a strong Canada starts with building strong communities.

The Build Communities Strong Fund will invest in a wide range of infrastructure projects that support economic prosperity, housing, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation.

It will provide $51 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, and $3 billion per year ongoing, to support new and renewed public infrastructure.

Funding streams

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 will support 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 will invest 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 will deliver funding through three streams:

Provincial and Territorial stream

This stream will provide $17.2 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, to support provincial and territorial infrastructure projects and priorities related housing, post-secondary education, and health.

Direct Delivery stream

This stream will provide $6 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, to support regionally significant projects, climate adaptation, and community infrastructure.

Community stream

This stream will provide $27.8 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, and $3 billion per year ongoing, as planned, to support local infrastructure priorities. The Community stream is formerly known as the Canada Community-Building Fund.

Frequently asked questions

Learn more about the Build Communities Strong Fund by checking out the frequently asked questions.

News and resources

Building Canada strong by investing in water and wastewater infrastructure in Cornwall, Prince Edward Island
Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, April 9, 2026 - This week, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund. This new fund will provide $51 billion over 10 years through three major streams to support a wide range of infrastructure projects that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation across the country.

Building Canada strong by investing in the revitalization of Laval's Cartier sector
Laval, Quebec, April 8 2026 - This week, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund. This new fund will provide $51 billion over 10 years through three major streams to support a wide range of infrastructure projects that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation across the country.

Prime Minister Carney launches the Build Communities Strong Fund and announces the first tranche of projects
Brampton, Ontario, April 7, 2026 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund – and announced its first project – the new Embleton Community Centre and Park in Brampton, Ontario. This is a $64 million investment to build what will become a 175,000-square-foot community centre with a pool, gymnasium, fitness centre, childcare facility, as well as various community spaces and outdoor recreational amenities. This is the first of a series of 13 projects under the Build Communities Strong Fund across the country – with $300 million in federal funding and more to come in the weeks ahead.

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