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
Building Canada strong by investing in Phase 2 of the White Rock Pier Reconstruction
White Rock, British Columbia, July 1, 2026 — Ernie Klassen, Member of Parliament for South Surrey-White Rock, announced a federal investment of more than $25 million toward phase 2 of the White Rock Pier reconstruction through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.
Building Canada Strong by Investing in Regional Wastewater Infrastructure in the RM of St. Clements
East Selkirk, Manitoba, June 30, 2026 — Ginette Lavack, Member of Parliament for Saint-Boniface—Saint-Vital and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, announced a federal investment of more than $5.8 million in the expansion of the regional sewer system in the Rural Municipality of St. Clements through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.
Canada and Ontario Making Homes More Affordable in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, June 23, 2026 — The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, along with Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto, announced that Toronto is receiving $1.5 billion through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of their commitment to reducing residential development charges by 40 to 60 percent.
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