Alberta’s government has been working with the federal government to ensure the updated Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) works in the best interest of municipalities. The CCBF aims to provide predictable, long-term funding to help address local infrastructure priorities, including infrastructure that supports affordable and attainable housing.
This year, Alberta will receive $265 million in Canada Community-Building funding. The agreement encourages communities to consider housing needs when determining their infrastructure priorities, while maintaining flexibility for eligible projects.
“Investments in infrastructure are essential in supporting affordable and inclusive communities for all Canadians. We are proud to announce this deal that will provide communities across Alberta with flexibility to invest in their local needs.”
“Alberta communities rely on predictable, stable funding from all levels of government. We have worked with our federal partners to ensure CCBF funding continues to meet the ongoing needs of municipalities and Metis Settlements. This flexible funding program will enable Alberta communities to achieve their local infrastructure priorities, and help to address housing challenges with support for local roads and water lines for housing projects.”
The CCBF is a permanent, legislated federal funding program for municipalities. Local governments can use the CCBF for a variety of purposes, including infrastructure related to local roads and bridges, public transit, wastewater, drinking water, solid waste management, community energy systems, local and regional airports, broadband and connectivity, tourism, sport and recreation facilities and fire halls.
Alberta’s government will continue to administer the federal funding for local infrastructure in Alberta communities. Each local government in Alberta will receive a base amount, with the majority of funding allocated based on population.
For larger municipalities with populations of 30,000 or greater, qualifying for future CCBF funding will require completion of housing needs assessments to identify housing infrastructure gaps and help grow the local supply of affordable and accessible housing.
Quick facts
- The renewed agreement extends the program to March 31, 2034.
- Examples of how Alberta communities have used CCBF funding in the past include:
- Town of Coaldale: a multi-use recreation facility for pickleball, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, squash and a fitness centre, as well as childcare and play space, event rentals and a breakout space for events.
- City of Leduc: water distribution system upgrades to increase firefighting capabilities, including a new water line added to the existing system to improve flow into the local neighbourhood.
- Gift Lake Metis Settlement: replacing the Township Road 794A bridge, as the old bridge was deteriorated and unsafe.