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Infrastructure Programs
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) 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. Benefits to Canadians
* Budget 2006 announced an additional $2 billion in new funding, which will bring this Fund to $6 billion once implemented. Consultations took place during the summer of 2006 to determine the future shape of this renewed program. Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF) 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. Benefits to Canadians
* Complementing other infrastructure investments, Transport Canada will manage the Highways and Border Infrastructure Fund. With a commitment of $2.4 billion in Budget 2006, the fund will deal with infrastructure needs at major Canada-US border points, major gateways and highways. This builds on past infrastructure investments of this sort, including the $600 million Border Infrastructure Fund. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Program (MRIF) Helps support smaller scale municipal infrastructure such as water and wastewater treatment, or cultural and recreation projects, for smaller and First Nations communities. Benefits to Canadians
* Budget 2006 provides an additional $2.2 billion for this fund, which will bring the amount of this fund to $3.2 billion once implemented. Consultations took place during the summer of 2006 to determine the future shape of this renewed program. Infrastructure Canada Program (ICP) 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 over 3,500 ICP-funded projects have been announced. Benefits to Canadians
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