Partners - Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Program

On October 11, 2000, an agreement for the implementation of the Infrastructure Canada Program (ICP) in Saskatchewan was signed between the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan. The agreement was announced in a joint news release issued in Regina, where the formal signing took place.

In addition to the information about the ICP common to all provinces and territories provided on the About the ICP section, there are some aspects of the Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Program that are unique:

Program Details

Funding

The ICP allocation to Saskatchewan is $56.711 million. With contributions from our provincial and municipal partners, the total infrastructure investment in Saskatchewan will be $170.133 million.

ICP funds were allocated according to a formula that gives equal weight to population and unemployment, a formula the Government of Canada believes takes into account the economic status and investment needs of all regions.

On average, the federal government contributes one-third of the cost of municipal infrastructure projects. The provincial and municipal governments contribute the remaining funds, and in some instances, there may be private sector investment as well.

Priorities

The ICP's first priority is green municipal infrastructure. The Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Program agreement specifies a minimum 50 per cent of the total value of all approved projects must be invested in green municipal infrastructure.

Secondary priorities for the Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Program include local transportation, cultural and recreational facilities, infrastructure supporting tourism, rural and remote telecommunications, high-speed Internet access for local public institutions and affordable housing.

Rural participation

To ensure the infrastructure needs of rural communities are considered, a minimum 50 per cent of total approved costs for all projects in Saskatchewan must be invested in projects proposed by rural communities.

Role of local government

Municipal government continues to play an important role: Municipalities propose most of the projects funded by the Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Program. In addition, there are six local government representatives on the Project Selection Committee established by the joint Management Committee. Two local government representatives, nominated by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), two by the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) and, as required during review of projects in northern communities, two by the Saskatchewan Association of Northern Communities (SANC).

Federal/provincial projects

To allow for projects of a regional nature, possibly involving more than one municipality, the federal and provincial governments may also nominate projects, to a maximum value of 20 per cent of the total value of all approved projects.

Management Committee Members

Federal Contact Information

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