| Description |
Benefits to Canadians |
| Canada Strategic
Infrastructure Fund
$4 billion |
| Directed to projects of major federal and regional
significance in areas that are vital to sustaining economic growth and enhancing
the quality of life of Canadians. |
- Safer and faster movement of people and goods on Canada's major land
transportation routes.
- Reduced production of greenhouse gases and airborne pollutants.
- More-effective urban development.
- Increased economic activity including tourism.
- Use of innovative technologies and practices to minimize green house
gas emissions.
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Border Infrastructure Fund
$600 million |
Targets some of the busiest Canada-United States border crossing points.
Was created in the recognition that Canada’s border crossings and
their highway approaches are vital for economic growth and prosperity. |
- More efficient facilities capable of handling greater capacities at
major border crossings, helping trucks travel across the busiest Canada-US
border points more quickly.
- Improved Canada-US relations and better movement of goods, thereby
contributing to increased trade and production.
- Improved border crossings, contributing to federal security and increased
safety for Canadians.
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Municipal Rural Infrastructure
Program (MRIF)
$1 billion
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Announced in 2003 to support smaller scale municipal infrastructure
projects that improve the quality of life, sustainable development and
economic opportunities, particularly of smaller communities. Includes a
component addressing the infrastructure needs of First Nations communities.
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- Improved and increased stock of core public infrastructure in areas
such as water, wastewater, cultural and recreation.
- Improved quality of life and economic opportunities for smaller communities
and First Nations.
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Infrastructure Canada Program
(ICP)
$2.05 billion |
Created in 2000 to enhance infrastructure in Canada’s
urban and rural communities and to improve quality of life through investments
that protect the environment and support long-term community and economic
growth.
Virtually all ICP funding has been committed and close to 3,000 ICP-funded
projects have been announced. |
- Enhancement of the quality of the environment.
- Support for long-term economic growth.
- Improvement of community infrastructure.
- Increased innovation, and use of new approaches and best practices.
- More efficient use of existing Infrastructure.
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