The Government of Canada is investing over $276 million in Alberta in 2025 to strengthen communities and support sustainable growth. These funds are intended to enhance foundational infrastructure, including public transit, water systems, local roads, and bridges, ensuring that communities can expand to accommodate new housing while improving the quality of life for residents. The investments also support recreational and community infrastructure, contributing to vibrant and resilient neighborhoods across the province.
The funding is delivered through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF), which provides Alberta municipalities with flexible and predictable resources to address both current and future infrastructure needs. Administered by the Government of Alberta on behalf of the federal government, the CCBF allows local governments to strategically plan and implement projects that foster economic development, enable housing growth, and create good jobs for residents.
Leaders emphasize the importance of these investments for community resilience and prosperity. Minister Eleanor Olszewski highlighted that supporting local infrastructure is essential for housing development and job creation. Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs, Dan Williams, noted that predictable funding ensures communities can develop public spaces, sustain economic growth, and respond to local infrastructure priorities. Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi emphasized that the CCBF helps maintain neighborhood vibrancy and relative housing affordability as the city grows.
The CCBF is a permanent, indexed federal funding program providing $26.7 billion nationally between 2024 and 2034, with $2.5 billion earmarked for 3,700 communities across Canada in 2025–26. Alberta’s allocation of $276.2 million supports 19 project categories, contributing to infrastructure that increases housing supply and strengthens community connectivity. Since 2015, over $3.1 billion has been invested in Albertan communities through the CCBF, forming part of a broader $29.2 billion national investment. This program ensures that federal funds are tied to provincial and municipal actions that promote sustainable growth and connected, livable communities.
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