Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

Infrastructure Canada and Community Foundations of Canada unveils Canada Healthy Communities Initiative projects awarded first round of funding

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Also in attendance was Todd Russell, President of the NunatuKavut Community Council, whose project Building Resilience in NunatuKavut was supported by $241,000 in federal funding from the first round of the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.

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  • Also in attendance was Todd Russell, President of the NunatuKavut Community Council, whose project Building Resilience in NunatuKavut was supported by $241,000 in federal funding from the first round of the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.
  • The second round of funding for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative is open, and the application period will close on June 25, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. PST.
  • "Round one of the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative supported important, inspiring placemaking projects across the country.
  • Canada Healthy Communities Initiative Application Portal: healthycommunitiesinitiative.ca
    Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities announces direct help for bright ideas to make safer, pandemic-resilient communities: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/08/direct-help-...
    Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities announces open call for applications for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/09/open-call-fo...
    Minister McKenna and Community Foundations of Canada launch intake for COVID-19 resilient projects under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2021/02/minister-mck...

Statement by Canada's Infrastructure Minister on the Office of the Auditor General's report on Canada's infrastructure plan

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Government of Canada, Government in Canada, ONTARIO

OTTAWA, ON, March 25, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, made the following statement about the release of the Auditor General's report on the Investing in Canada plan, the Government of Canada's long-term infrastructure plan:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 25, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, made the following statement about the release of the Auditor General's report on the Investing in Canada plan, the Government of Canada's long-term infrastructure plan:
    "First and foremost, I thank the Auditor General for her report.
  • Five years into the Plan, we have already invested $81 billion in over 67,000 projects, 90% of them completed or underway.
  • "The Auditor General's review of the Plan says that we need to do a better job of showing our work, and I agree.
  • We will rely on experts, data and evidence to identify Canada's infrastructure needs and priorities.

Government of Canada and Community Foundations of Canada announce first project approved under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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This marks the first project announced under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.

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  • This marks the first project announced under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.
  • Through the $31-million Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, the Government of Canada is building safer spaces and ensuring a higher quality of life for people across the country, by helping communities adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19.
  • In response, the Government of Canada has introduced the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, designed to bring joy back to our streets in a safe and innovative way.
  • Canada Healthy Communities Initiative Application Portal: healthycommunitiesinitiative.ca
    Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities announces direct help for bright ideas to make safer, pandemic-resilient communities: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/08/direct-help-...
    Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities announces open call for applications for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/09/open-call-fo...
    Minister McKenna and Community Foundations of Canada launch intake for COVID-19 resilient projects under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2021/02/minister-mck...

Minister McKenna and Community Foundations of Canada launch intake for COVID-19 resilient projects under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister and Member of Parliament for Halifax, joined Andrea Dicks, President of Community Foundations of Canada and Mary W. Rowe, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute, to launch the first application intake for projects under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister and Member of Parliament for Halifax, joined Andrea Dicks, President of Community Foundations of Canada and Mary W. Rowe, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute, to launch the first application intake for projects under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.
  • As we launch the first intake of applications under this initiative, I'm excited to see what grassroots projects emerge from our communities."
  • The Canada Healthy Communities Initiative will support our communities as they transform public spaces and allow people to connect safely.
  • Canada Healthy Communities Initiative Application Portal: healthycommunitiesinitiative.ca
    Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities announces direct help for bright ideas to make safer, pandemic-resilient communities: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/08/direct-help-...
    Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities announces open call for applications for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/09/open-call-fo...

Tamara Vrooman appointed as new Chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Tamara Vrooman as Chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, effective January 27, 2021.

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  • Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Tamara Vrooman as Chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, effective January 27, 2021.
  • "Tamara is an excellent choice for Chair of the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
  • "I'm honoured to be asked by Minister McKenna to serve as Chair of the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
  • Ms. Vrooman replaces former CIB Chairperson Michael Sabia, who was appointed Deputy Minister of Finance by the Prime Minister in December 2020.

Government of Canada confirms appointment of new Chief Executive Officer for the Canada Infrastructure Bank

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
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Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, confirmed the government's acceptance of the CIB Board of Director's recommendation to appoint Ehren Cory as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, confirmed the government's acceptance of the CIB Board of Director's recommendation to appoint Ehren Cory as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Mr. Cory was selected by the Board of Directors of the Canada Infrastructure Bank following a recruitment process undertaken by the CIB that attracted diverse and highly qualified applicants.
  • "The Canada Infrastructure Bank has an important role to play in Canada's economic recovery and expanding Canada's ambition to build more sustainable infrastructure and clean energy.
  • Through the Canada Infrastructure Bank, the federal government has committed $35 billion to support infrastructure projects across the country.

Government of Canada provides communities with tools to make smart infrastructure decisions

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Monday, October 26, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - Communities across Canada need the tools and support to make evidence-based infrastructure decisions for healthier, safer and more resilient communities.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - Communities across Canada need the tools and support to make evidence-based infrastructure decisions for healthier, safer and more resilient communities.
  • Today,the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, welcomed the release of data on the state of Canada's roads, bridges and tunnels through Statistics Canada's Core Public Infrastructure (CCPI).
  • Canada's Core Public Infrastructure survey is an Infrastructure Canada initiative administered through Statistics Canada.
  • Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada will invest more than $180 billion over 12years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.

Direct help for bright ideas to make safer, pandemic-resilient communities

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
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Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced that a new Canada Healthy Communities Initiative will help local governments and community partners as they adapt to local economic, health and social challenges.

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  • Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced that a new Canada Healthy Communities Initiative will help local governments and community partners as they adapt to local economic, health and social challenges.
  • The goal is to fund projects that quickly help communities, including rural and remote communities, adapt to the new reality of COVID-19.
  • The possibilities are as varied as the spirit, imagination and unique needs of Canada's communities in this extraordinary time.
  • "The demands placed on families and individuals by COVID-19 have exposed a real need for low-cost, locally-driven ideas to help communities adapt and thrive.

Canadian Communities Receive Federal Support for Clean Solutions and Infrastructure Planning

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Monday, July 22, 2019
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The announcement was made by the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Bill Karsten, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities , the national voice of local governments.

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  • The announcement was made by the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Bill Karsten, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities , the national voice of local governments.
  • "All Canadians benefit from modern, green and resilient infrastructure that will help make their communities even better places to live.
  • "Green infrastructure investments help grow our economy, create good, middle-class jobs for Canadians and help us build a clean energy future.
  • Budget 2019 proposes $60 million to continue helping small communities to get skills training on how to inventory, grow and maintain infrastructure assets.

Communities receive support for clean innovation, climate change resiliency, and infrastructure planning

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Thursday, May 16, 2019
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The announcement was made by the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Vicki-May Hamm, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

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  • The announcement was made by the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Vicki-May Hamm, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
  • That's why we are investing in municipalities that take action to reduce pollution, protect their communities from the impacts of climate change and improve the way they manage their existing infrastructure assets.
  • These investments will result in safer, cleaner and healthier communities that give all Canadians more opportunities to thrive."
  • Budget 2019 proposes $60 million to continue helping small communities to get skills training on how to inventory, grow and maintain infrastructure assets.