Community Benefits
Since 2014, the Fund has helped:
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Rehabilitate 19,810 lane-km of road |
Improve 24 public transit systems |
Cut energy consumption by 65 GWh |
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Extend or replace 126 km of watermains |
Extend or replace 168 km of sewers |
Enhance 289 recreation facilities |
Keep scrolling to learn how the Fund helps to keep us moving, protect our environment, and strengthen our communities.
By the numbers
Since 2014, the Fund has contributed to projects impacting:
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874 public transit vehicles |
19,810 lane-km of local roads |
371 km of paths, trails and bike lanes |
Improving Public Transportation
Since 2014, the Fund has contributed $770 million to over 200 public transportation projects, including the purchase and rehabilitation of buses, accessibility upgrades and technological updates.
Since 2014, investments in public transit have meant that
5.6 million
residents in Ontario have improved access to transit facilities
Expanding AccessibilIty
Municipalities have added 431 accessible vehicles to fleets across Ontario since 2014 as a result of the Fund. This means more residents are able to access safer, faster and more reliable public transit.
*These figures do not include the City of Toronto's investment of the Fund.
Supporting local roads and bridges
Since 2014, the Fund has contributed $2 billion to almost 3,000 local roads and bridges projects.
These projects help to connect residents and local businesses, while making commutes faster and safer, and neighbouring communities feel a little closer.
Promoting an active lifestyle
The Fund supports active transportation projects, including cycling lanes and paths, sidewalks, hiking and walking trails.
Municipalities have completed 304 active transportation projects since 2014, providing opportunities to bike to work, safely walk through town and explore a new trail.
By the numbers
Since 2014, the Fund has contributed to projects impacting:
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168 km of sewer |
88,900 LED streetlights |
5,536 ha of brownfields |
Supporting a Cleaner Environment
The Fund is helping protect our environment by supporting water, wastewater, solid waste and brownfield redevelopment projects.
Since 2014, investments of the fund have resulted in
15,291
more households participating in recycling collection
Investing in Energy-Efficient Solutions
The Fund supports projects that generate or increase the efficient use of energy. These projects benefit communities with cleaner air, brighter streets and can help municipalities save money.
By the numbers
Since 2014, the Fund has contributed to projects impacting:
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21 museums and heritage sites |
19 libraries and art facilities |
289 arenas, parks and recreation centres |
Investing in Stronger Communities
The Fund has been invested in accessible upgrades to recreation facilities, community dock remediation, sports fields, playgrounds and much more.
The Fund helps build stronger communities - investing in community centres, libraries, and local tourism. These projects are helping people exercise, learn, and come together. These investments also bring new people to communities - helping businesses grow.
The Top-Up
Municipalities received extra help in 2019
The federal government transferred an additional $2.2 billion to communities across Canada through the Canada Community-Building Fund in 2019 - doubling 2019's distribution and accelerating critical local infrastructure projects.