Canadian government awards C$11.9 million through Canada Public Transit Fund to support infrastructure investments

The Canadian government has awarded a combined C$11.9 million (US$8.3 million) in funding through various funding streams. The city of Fredericton, New Brunswick, will receive a combined C$8.29 million (US$5.8 million) and the T3 Transit municipalities of Charlottetown, Stratford and Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, will receive C$2.8 million (US$1.9 million). The funding will support upgrading, replacing and modernizing public transit infrastructure and maintaining it in a state of good repair. 

City of Fredericton 

The city of Fredericton is receiving C$5.29 million (US$3.8 million) from the Canada Public Transit Fund’s Baseline Funding stream. The funding will be allocated on an annual basis over the next 10 years starting in 2026.  

“Investing in public transportation eases traffic, reduces emissions and fosters greater community connectivity; expansions to existing routes and updates to the buses and schedules will allow more Frederictonians to utilize our transit system in meaningful ways,” said Janica Atwin, member of Parliament for Fredericton. “We have been working together to make Fredericton transit more accessible and effective for years, and today’s announcement reinforces the government of Canada’s commitment to building, maintaining and improving high-quality, affordable public transit, which will make a lasting difference in people’s lives.” 

In addition to the baseline funding stream award, the city is also receiving a combined total of C$4.4 million (US$3.1 million) through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund. The money will fund the purchase of three hybrid buses to expand and improve the city’s public transit system. The federal government is investing C$3 million (US$2.1 million) and the city of Fredericton is contributing C$1.4 million (US$972,000). 

“Fredericton is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and the federal support the city is receiving through the Canada Public Transit Fund and the Rural Transit Solutions Fund will allow Fredericton Transit to grow with our vibrant community,” said Fredericton Mayor Kate Rogers. “This federal funding will enhance transit offerings, ensuring our city is connected through providing a consistent, affordable and environmentally friendly mode of transportation for residents.” 

Charlottetown, Stratford and Cornwall 

The T3 Transit municipalities of Charlottetown, Stratford and Cornwall will receive an annual funding allocation of over $2.8 million over 10 years through the Canada Public Transit Fund’s Baseline Funding stream. 

“With the expansion of our communities, it becomes critical to improve the public transit systems to connect Islanders to places and services,” said Sean Casey, member of Parliament for Charlottetown. “This long-term investment in the capital area is our commitment to building high quality and affordable public transit—where mobility is accessible and efficient for generations to come.” 

The municipalities will use the funding to upgrade, replace and modernize the transit system’s infrastructure and help maintain it in a state of good repair.  

Stratford Mayor Steve Ogden added, “Transit remains a key priority of our community and council. We are excited for this funding announcement, which will allow us, alongside our transit partners, to enhance and improve our existing services. Stratford looks forward to an expanded service in the near future, which will allow us to move people within our community, as well as connecting them to the capital region.”