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 or 2027.
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
Building Canada strong by investing in wastewater infrastructure in Green Hill
Green Hill, Nova Scotia, July 20, 2026 — Minister Sean Fraser announced a federal investment of more than $2.3 million in the Salem wastewater extension project through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.
The Government of Canada is joining forces with Quebec to support the project to expand and modernize the Chicoutimi Hospital
Chicoutimi, Quebec, July 17, 2026 — The project, estimated at over $840 million, will provide the region's residents with modern facilities better suited to current needs and will tangibly improve access to safe, high-quality care. $36.1 million will come from the Build Communities Strong Fund, secured through an agreement with the federal government.
Building Canada strong by investing in water and wastewater infrastructure to support housing growth
Surrey, British Columbia, July 16, 2026 — The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development) and Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre, announced a federal investment of up to $26 million to support water and wastewater infrastructure in growing communities through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.
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