Feds grant New Brunswick $461 million for infrastructure projects

CANADA Feds grant New Brunswick $461 million for infrastructure projects By Eli Ridder The Canadian Press Posted September 25, 2026 4:10 pm 1 min read View image in full screen The New Brunswick provincial flag flies on a flagpole in Ottawa, Friday, July 24, 2026 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld. ajw LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE The federal government has announced it will transfer $461 million to New Brunswick for infrastructure projects as part of a new agreement. A news release from the federal Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities says the funding includes $305 million for housing and post-secondary education projects and priorities. The federal government says New Brunswick has agreed in the deal that it won’t increase any fees or taxes that hinder housing supply. Get daily Montreal news Get daily Montreal news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. SIGN UP FOR DAILY MONTREAL NEWSLETTER GET STARTED BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. The province says $155 million of the funding is set aside for health infrastructure. Officials say the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital in Moncton, N.B., will receive $25.7 million for endoscopy modernization and expansion, and $1 million for future planning. MORE ON CANADA MORE VIDEOS Winnipeg woman speaking out after alleged romance scam Costco sees sales jump 11% and more customers eyeing ‘lower cost protein’ G7, G20 working on ‘pragmatic’ approach to AI regulation, minister says Shanahan report makes 11 recommendations to improve Ontario junior hockey The cash comes from Ottawa’s $51-billion Build Communities Strong Fund, which was announced as part of the 2025 federal budget. STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT “Canada and New Brunswick are making strategic investments that will help unlock new housing, strengthen post-secondary education and support modern, reliable health infrastructure,” federal Internal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said in a statement. Stick to the Facts Add Global News as a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our stories in your search results. JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS COMMENT REPORT AN ERROR © 2026 The Canadian Press Sponsored content MORE FROM GLOBAL NEWS Costco sees sales jump 11%…