On December 17, 2008, the extension of the Canada-Nova Scotia Agreement on the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues was announced by the Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia. Additional gas tax funding of more than $223 million over four years starting in 2010 will enable munucipalities to move forward with long-term development plans.
The Gas Tax Fund Agreement was originally signed in September 2005. It provided $145.2 million in federal funding to invest in eligible municipal infrastructure from 2005 to 2010.
The Gas Tax Fund Agreement was originally signed in September 2005. It provided $145.2 million in federal funding to invest in eligible municipal infrastructure from 2005 to 2010.
The Gas Tax Fund promotes the economic, social, environmental and cultural sustainability of Nova Scotia municipalities.
Who is eligible for Federal Gas Tax funds?
Nova Scotia municipalities and communities, as well as urban and community transit organizations
What types of projects are funded?
- Environmentally sustainable municipal infrastructure projects: community energy systems, public transit infrastructure, water infrastructure, wastewater infrastructure, solid waste, local roads and bridges, capacity building, and active transportation infrastructure
- Public transit infrastructure projects: rapid transit infrastructure, rolling stock, intelligent transit systems, accessible transit, and related capital infrastructure
Click here for reporting requirements for the Gas Tax Fund.
Click here for communication requirements for the Gas Tax Fund.
