The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are committed to promoting the long-term environmental, economic, social, and cultural sustainability of Nova Scotia communities through the:
- Building Canada Fund - Communities Component
- Building Canada Fund - Communities Component Top Up
- Building Canada Fund - Major Infrastructure Component
- Infrastructure Stimulus Fund
- Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund
- Federal Gas Tax Fund
- Federal Public Transit Fund
- Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program
The main objective for these programs is to support healthy and vibrant sustainable communities through improved infrastructure.
These programs should result in:
· cleaner air
· cleaner water
· reduced greenhouse gas emissions
· increased sustainability
Who is eligible?
Nova Scotia municipalities and communities as well as urban and community transit organizations
What types of projects are funded?
- water and wastewater infrastructure
- solid waste management systems
- public transit infrastructure
- community energy systems
- local roads and bridges
- community infrastructure
