The Canada Community-Building Fund in Ontario
The Canada Community-Building Fund provides permanent and stable funding for local infrastructure. Funding is provided by the Government of Canada.
Canadian municipalities receive over $2.4 billion from the Canada Community-Building Fund (formerly known as the federal Gas Tax Fund) each year; Ontario's share is over $900 million. Funds are distributed to communities across the province on a per-capita basis.
Since its launch in 2005, municipalities receiving CCBF funds through AMO have invested over $10 billion from the Fund into about 14,000 local projects. Funds can be invested across 18 project categories to promote economic growth, strengthen communities, and improve the environment.
Updates & Profiles
As the GTA grows, Richmond Hill is one of many municipalities working to accommodate high volumes of commuters. “Smart Commute” is an innovative program backed by research that
The City of Brantford used $370,000 from the CCBF to build a multi-purpose garden at Woodman Community Centre. Partnering with local non-profit Equal Grounds, the City developed a
Callander, a community located just south of North Bay, has completed a full rehabilitation of Swale Street, an important connection between the municipality’s community centre, parks
John Street in West Nipissing provides access to two elementary schools, a daycare, a multi-use recreation centre, and a long-term care facility. Naturally, safety is a priority in this
The City of Hamilton was able to keep water flowing for residents and businesses despite two major infrastructure projects happening at once. The City invested $1.28 million from the
Pyramid Recreation Centre is a pillar of the St. Marys community, hosting an indoor pool as well as a senior’s centre and ice rink. About a third of the 7,000-person population uses the