August 6, 2020 - (Ottawa, ON) Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna announced a new COVID-19 “resilience” stream carving out $3.3 billion for pandemic-related projects that would not be covered under previous rules reports CBC.ca.
The new rules will also fund projects such as creating new bike and walking lanes, so people can get out to exercise and enjoy nature. The federal government is adjusting a $33-billion COVID-19 infrastructure program to help Canadian communities respond to the global pandemic.
The application process will also be streamlined to get funds flowing faster and McKenna said the government hopes to fund “shovel-ready” projects that can start up quickly… read the full report here.
Official funding announcement here.