Canada and Manitoba finalize infrastructure funding agreements for housing, education and health

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Canada and Manitoba finalized $479.8 million over 10 years for housing and post-secondary infrastructure, plus $218.4 million over three years for health infrastructure.
Manitoba will not increase housing-related fees or taxes as a funding condition, aiming to boost supply and support education and health upgrades.
The federal government committed $500 million to the final phase of Winnipeg's North End Wastewater Treatment Plant, completing the $1.5 billion project financing.

Funding agreements set priorities for the next decade

As reported by Canada.ca, citing the Government of Canada, the two governments have finalized agreements under the Provincial and Territorial stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund, giving Manitoba $479.8 million over 10 years for infrastructure tied to housing and post-secondary education, plus $218.4 million over three years for health infrastructure.

Under the agreements, Manitoba commits to encourage housing development by not increasing fees or taxes that would hinder housing supply. The funding is intended to support more housing, strengthen post-secondary facilities and improve health care infrastructure across the province.

Manitoba is also set to receive $82.3 million in 2026-27 through the Community stream of the same fund. That allocation is designed to provide predictable support for local priorities such as water systems, transportation networks and community facilities.

Winnipeg wastewater project gets final federal piece

Today's announcement also includes major support for Project 3 of the North End Wastewater Treatment Plant in Winnipeg, with the federal government investing $500 million through the Direct Delivery and Provincial and Territorial streams of the Build Communities Strong Fund.

The commitment adds to earlier federal support of $116 million under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for the headworks and power supply component of Project 1, and $367 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund for Project 2, which includes new biosolids facilities. The federal contribution is described as the final piece needed for the last phase of the project.

Manitoba announced its own $500 million commitment for the final phase in August, roughly one-third of the estimated $1.5 billion total cost. Governments say the upgraded facility will help accommodate Winnipeg's future growth, support housing development and reduce nutrient releases into Manitoba waterways.

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