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
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
A key piece of Guelph’s riverside infrastructure has been rehabilitated, thanks in part to the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF). The public space along the north edge of the Speed
The Municipality of Lakeshore invested more than $8 million from the CCBF to increase the capacity of its wastewater system. As the community grows there is increased demand for housing