AIR RONGE — The federal government has announced more than $69.5 million is being directed to Saskatchewan this year to fund infrastructure projects in the province.
The money will come from the Canada Community-Building Fund and go towards projects across 19 project categories. A total of 766 communities across Saskatchewan are receiving funding in 2025-26.
The funding is earmarked to go to a variety of local projects such as roads, water, bridges and transit. According to the federal government’s website, the funds will “provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.”
The funding announcement was made in Air Ronge on Thursday.
“Building a strong Canada starts with building strong communities. We are investing in new infrastructure projects that support housing and foster connected communities. Our investment in communities throughout Saskatchewan reinforces our commitment to building bold, building strong, and building together,” said Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, and Minister Responsible for Economic Development Canada, in a news release.
“This investment from the Government of Canada is great news for communities across Saskatchewan, whether you live in a city, a rural town, or in the North. It means funding for reliable water, good roads, and gathering places — common-sense support that makes life easier for families and small businesses,” said Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, in a statement.
“Investments in infrastructure are vital to a strong and secure province, and the annual allocation provided through the Canada Community Building Fund is an important piece to growing Saskatchewan,” said Saskatchewan Minister of Government Relations Eric Schmalz in a statement. “Maintaining and strengthening vibrant and affordable communities requires partnership and commitment. Ongoing infrastructure partnerships help communities invest in and enhance economic growth, which is key to our success as a province.”
