Infrastructure

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More than $28 million has been announced for a wastewater-treatment upgrade and municipal service extensions in Rothesay, New Brunswick. The projects include water, wastewater and stormwater lines for the Legacy Village seniors’ development, where the infrastructure is expected to enable up to 89 housing units.

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Manitoba is set to receive $698.3 million in federal infrastructure funding for housing, post-secondary education and health projects. Winnipeg is also slated for $500 million for North End Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades intended to improve treatment, reduce nutrient releases and help prepare the wastewater system for future growth and housing development.

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Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre in Debert, Nova Scotia, will add three accessible educational trails with more than $1 million in federal and provincial funding. The project will extend the centre's visitor experience into the surrounding landscape and include a Healing Trail leading to a circle and lodge for Elders and Survivors to gather, reflect and heal.

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Canada is advancing full construction of a $404.9-million transportation safety science facility in Ottawa. The Transportation Safety and Technology Science project will bring together NRC researchers and Transportation Safety Board employees to study aviation, marine, rail, road and pipeline safety. Main construction begins in fall 2026, with substantial completion expected in 2031.

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Canada has opened applications for up to $15 million in planning support to help transit agencies prepare for zero-emission buses. The funding will not purchase vehicles. Instead, selected organizations will help operators assess fleets, charging needs, utility capacity, procurement, workforce readiness and performance. A separate capital intake for buses, charging infrastructure and facility upgrades is expected in coming months.

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Ottawa has doubled its funding for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s renovation and expansion to $50 million, matched by Ontario for a combined $100 million government commitment. Closed until 2029, the Kleinburg gallery will gain more exhibition space, accessible design, net-zero upgrades and expanded programming while preserving its collection of Canadian and Indigenous art.

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Ottawa is investing more than $8.4 million to modernize L’Île-Perrot’s Paul-Émile-Lépine Community Centre. Planned upgrades include improved accessibility, insulation, heating and waterproofing, aiming to create a more energy-efficient gathering place for local residents and community organizations.

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Canada is investing up to $254 million in the Saint John Trade Corridor to expand port capacity, improve railway connections and reduce shipping delays. The project is intended to strengthen Atlantic Canada’s trade links, provide shippers another routing option and support supply-chain resilience.

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Canada has listed Pacific Link, a proposed West Coast oil pipeline, as a project of national interest. The project could add one million barrels of export capacity each day while creating jobs, supporting Indigenous participation and expanding access to markets.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are scheduled to announce the next step on Canada’s proposed West Coast Oil Pipeline in Fort McMurray on October 1, as federal consultations continue over its potential national-interest formal designation.

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Winnipeg is set for a federal infrastructure announcement at the Downtown Y, bringing government, municipal and YMCA-YWCA representatives together. Ben Carr, Ginette Lavack, Scott Gillingham and campaign co-chairs Kristie Pearson and Ace Burpee are scheduled to participate in the event today.

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Barrie is set for a federal infrastructure announcement on September 28, with Jennifer McKelvie, Rob Flack and Mayor Alex Nuttall scheduled to attend. The government has confirmed the event time but has not yet disclosed project details or funding amounts.

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Canada has introduced Bill C-39, the proposed Building Canada Strong Act, which would set a one-year timeframe for federal project reviews and decisions after a comprehensive application is submitted. The bill also includes proposed measures on trade corridors, ports and federal labour rules.

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Canada’s new Gordie Howe International Bridge gives travellers and businesses a direct Windsor–Detroit connection between Highway 401 and Interstate 75. Here are five essential facts about its tolls, record-breaking design, pedestrian and cycling path, border facilities, Canadian financing and potential impact on trade, tourism and everyday cross-border travel for families, commuters and commercial drivers across Canada today and tomorrow alike.

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Forty-three percent of Canadian workers prefer hybrid work in 2026, compared to 28 percent who prefer fully remote and 21 percent who prefer fully in-office arrangements. While major employers including the federal government and large banks are pushing return-to-office mandates, technology companies and startups continue to embrace remote-first models. This guide examines what Canadians actually prefer, the impact of remote work on commuting costs, mental health, city real estate, and career development, and what the future of work looks like across every major sector in Canada.

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Emergency room wait times in Canada average 2.7 hours door-to-physician nationally, but vary significantly by province, triage level, and time of day. Ontario and Manitoba report the longest waits while Prince Edward Island consistently sees the shortest. This guide breaks down the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale, explains why ERs are overcrowded, compares provincial performance, and outlines practical alternatives including urgent care centers, walk-in clinics, and provincial telehealth lines to help you navigate the system more effectively in 2026.