Ontario, Canada Governments Announce $1 Billion for Infrastructure to Support Housing
The fund will help municipalities cover roads, bridges and water systems as officials say it will lower upfront housing costs.
- On Sunday, Ontario and Ottawa announced up to $1 billion in joint funding to help municipalities build infrastructure for new homes, with each government contributing $500 million.
- Ontario acting infrastructure minister Todd McCarthy said Sunday that repair backlogs and high construction costs hinder new housing development, adding the funding aims to strengthen local economies amid tariff-related uncertainty.
- This investment specifically targets municipalities that do not collect development charges for roads, bridges, and water systems. Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson stated the partnership will lower upfront costs and boost housing supply.
- Robin Jones, president of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, lauded the move, noting that infrastructure pressures are particularly challenging for rural, small, and northern communities.
- Eligible municipalities can submit applications starting Oct. 29, 2026, with officials expecting to select projects in the spring to address critical infrastructure needs and facilitate new housing construction.
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