November 6, 2007
The Government of Canada unveiled the details of its historic $33-billion infrastructure plan. Called “Building Canada”, this infrastructure plan is building a stronger, safer and better Canada, providing more funding, over a longer period of time, from 2007 to 2014, than any previous federal infrastructure initiative. More >>
Building Canada is focused on delivering results that matter to Canadians—cleaner air and water, safer roads, shorter commutes, and prosperous, livable communities. This seven year plan will make a real difference in the everyday lives of Canadians, while supporting the nation's priorities—a stronger economy, cleaner environment and better communities.
Building Canada provides stable, flexible and predictable funding to Canadian municipalities allowing them to plan for the longer-term and address their ongoing infrastructure needs.
November 9, 2007
To better address the infrastructure needs and priorities of Nova Scotia, the governments of Canada
and Nova Scotia today announced the signing of a Framework Agreement worth $634.38 million under Building Canada, the Government of Canada’s new long term infrastructure plan. More>>
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November 9, 2007
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia identified the construction of Phase 1 of a new Highway 104 twinning project outside Antigonish as a priority for funding under Building Canada. More >>