The federal government is providing more than $326 million this year to British Columbia communities to help address infrastructure needs.
Ottawa announced the funding through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) on Tuesday.
The fund is administered by the c (UBCM).
The latest funding is to be distributed to local governments based on population and growth.
“This vital funding from the Government of Canada empowers local governments to invest in critical infrastructure, strengthen our communities, and support long-term sustainability and growth,” said UBCM President Trish Mandewo in a statement.
The federal government said the fund will deliver $26.7 billion for projects across Canada between 2024-2034.
It said B.C. communities have received more than $3.1 billion through the fund since 2015.
“This funding is helping local governments across B.C. respond to growth by investing in infrastructure that supports housing and makes communities more livable for people and families,” said a statement from B.C. Housing and Municipal Affairs Minister Christine Boyle.
UBCM said in its 2025 annual report, released this month, that B.C.’s local infrastructure is facing significant fiscal pressures from housing growth, regulatory requirements and increased extreme weather events.
The UBCM said it’s calling for new provincial transfers to local governments to address these pressures. It wants the province to match the federal CCBF contribution with an additional $650 million in additional infrastructure funding for local capital and operating infrastructure priorities.
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