Canada and Ontario invest over $37.8 million in 35 community infrastructure projects across Ontario
Ministry of Infrastructure
2021-08-03 11:30:00

Joint federal, provincial, and recipient funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support 35 water, recreational, community and educational infrastructure projects across Ontario.

The Government of Canada is investing $65,880 in the wastewater planning study and detailed design, and flow meter purchase project in Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek through the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF).

Additionally, the Government of Canada is investing over $1.4 million in the Ka-Na-Chi-Hih Treatment Centre Sioux Lookout Program expansion in Sioux Lookout and the Health and Safety Coolant System, Roof Hatch, and Flooring Upgrade project for the N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre in Sudbury through the Community, Culture, and Recreation Stream (CCRIS) of the Investing in Canada Program.

The Government of Canada is also investing over $28.7 million in the remaining 32 projects through the COVID-19 Resilience Stream (CVRIS) of the Investing in Canada Program. The Government of Ontario is providing over $7.5 million in these projects, while the Ka-Na-Chi-Hih Treatment Centre is investing $121,061, and the N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre is investing $9,776 in their respective projects.

Project Information:

Project Name

Recipient

Funding Stream

Project Details

Federal Funding

Provincial Funding

Recipient

Funding

Matawa Education & Care Centre (MECC) Gymnasium

Matawa First Nations Management

CVRIS

Upgrading the Matawa Education and Care Centre by constructing a new gymnasium at the facility. Once completed, this project will provide a dedicated space for Health and Physical education programming and will support the MECC’s wholistic approach to well-being.

$3,044,775

$761,193

$0

Wastewater Planning Study and Detailed Design, and Flow meter purchase

Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek

CWWF

Upgrades and expansion of the community's sewage lagoon, will include improvements such as purchasing a flow meter. Once completed the project will help improve the local environment and the receiving water source.

$65,880

$32,940

$0

Ka-Na-Chi-Hih Treatment Centre Sioux Lookout Program Expansion

Ka-Na-Chi-Hih Treatment Centre

CCRIS

Expansion of the current Ka-Na-Chi-Hih treatment program to increase the number of youth served, renovations to the old school will provide a safe and welcoming healing space. This will also provide a long-term residential treatment program in Northern Ontario, a service currently unavailable in the region.

$1,361,250

$332,690

$121,061

Health and Safety Coolant System, Roof Hatch, and Flooring Upgrade

N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre

CCRIS

This project includes removing the existing cooling unit and installing a new rooftop air conditioning system, removing and replacing the outdated roof hatch, and replacing the old flooring on the second level with ceramic tiles. Work will improve

the Centre’s accessibility, reliability, and safety.

$109,925

$26,866

$9,776

Dennis Franklin Cromarty - COVID-19 Retrofit

Northern Nishnawbe Education Council

CVRIS

This project will support renovations and retrofits to the Dennis Franklin Cromarty First Nation High School, including repairs to the leaking roof, replacement of the sewage and water pipes, and upgrades to the HVAC, electrical, and sprinkler systems. Other work includes asbestos abatement, the installation of new flooring, the reconstruction of one of the entrance ramps, and repairs to the service elevator.

$7,712,000

$1,928,000

$0

Pelican Falls High School COVID Retrofit

Northern Nishnawbe Education Council

CVRIS

The renovation and retrofit the Pelican Falls First Nation High School. This includes upgrades to the HVAC, geothermal and mechanical systems, updates to the plumbing and electrical, repairs to the roof, the installation of a back-up generator, upgrades to the sewage system and the water plant, and the replacement of the windows, and complete interior upgrades.

$6,721,996

$1,680,499

$0

Mississaugas of the Credit - Elementary School Expansion

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

CVRIS

The project includes the construction of a 10,000 square foot addition to the existing elementary school in the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The addition will include classrooms, washrooms, utility space, administrative offices, indoor and outdoor play space as well as fenced in areas for safe play.

$3,676,378

$919,095

$0

Sioux Lookout Student and Family Housing

Kenora District Services Board

CVRIS

Construction of two new buildings to serve as housing for Indigenous students and guardians. Once completed, this project will provide safe and secure accommodations that support COVID-19 safety measures and physical distancing requirements, allowing students bubble together and continued remote learning.

$2,190,951

$547,738

$0

Pelican Falls First Nations High School Road

Northern Nishnawbe Education Council

CVRIS

Upgrades and repairs to the road leading to the Pelican Falls First Nations High School site. The project will provide an outdoor space for activity and will ensure access to emergency vehicles who currently cannot access the school due to the condition of the road.

$678,005

$169,501

$0

Student Residence Renovations and Retrofit – Pelican Falls

Northern Nishnawbe Education Council

CVRIS

Renovations to 14 bathrooms and 14 kitchens in all 14 student residence buildings at the Pelican Falls First Nations High School. Renovations will address COVID-19 protocol and compliance and support a return to in-person learning and the provision of wrap-around services such as mental health, health, and nutrition, typically offered at the school.

$488,000

$122,000

$0

Fort Frances-Alternative Secondary School Program

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres and United Native Friendship Centre

CVRIS

This project will increase accessibility, security and the health of the occupants of the building. Work includes the addition of an elevator to improve accessibility, replacing the existing three HVAC units, updating the building’s security by adding security cameras, a lock down system, and key fobs, and finally, replacing the windows and doors.

$400,000

$100,000

$0

SSM - Alternative Secondary School Program

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres and the Indian Friendship Centre

CVRIS

Funding will support renovations at the Sault Ste. Marie Indigenous Friendship Centre, including addressing heating, cooling, and air-exchange quality by installing a new HVAC system.

$320,000

$80,000

$0

Fort Severn First Nation - Portable Classroom Trailer

Fort Severn First Nation

CVRIS

Installation of a portable classroom at the Wasaho Cree Nation School. The new portable classroom will help address overcrowding at the school and allow for cohort bubbling and social distancing.

$318,720

$79,680

$0

Fort Erie - Alternative Secondary School Program - COVID Infrastructure Retrofits

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres and Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre

CVRIS

This project includes repairs to the elevator, the replacement of four existing HAVC units, and upgrades to the washrooms at the Friendship Centre in Fort Erie.

$280,000

$70,000

$0

Kenora - Alternative Secondary School Program

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship and Ne-Chee Friendship Centre

CVRIS

Installation of a new elevator, a new fridge/freezer combination appliance, a new air conditioning unit, a new clothes washer and a new clothes dryer, and an intercom system within the Friendship Centre.

$279,944

$69,986

$0

Timmins - Alternative Secondary School Program

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres and the Timmins Native Friendship Centre

CVRIS

Upgrades to the Timmins Native Friendship Centre, which serves as the alternative secondary school program delivery site in Timmins. The project will see to the installation of 6 new energy-efficient boilers, a new dishwasher, kitchen sink, and eye washing stations.

$254,550

$63,637

$0

Sudbury - Alternative Secondary School Program

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres and N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre

CVRIS

This project includes the installation of a new HVAC system, improvements to classroom accessibility for students by replacing classroom floors and upgrading the elevator, and improving building security by installing a new security system and door to reduce access to the Alternative Secondary School Program school by non-students.

$229,722

$57,431

$0

Eabametoong First Nation Portable Classroom

Matawa First Nations Management Management and Eabametoong First Nation

CVRIS

The new portable classroom installation on the Eabametoong First Nation will provide students with a safe space that meets the provincial COVID-19 education recommendations, will improve academic outcomes for students, specifically remote learners, and will also include a kitchenette and basement.

$161,000

$40,250

$0

Webequie First Nation Portable Classroom

Matawa First Nations Management and Webequie First Nation

CVRIS

Installation of a portable classroom on the Webequie First Nation. Once completed, the new portable classroom space will help meet provincial COVID-19 learning space recommendation and will also provide a dedicated space for students who are engaged in remote learning.

$161,000

$40,250

$0

Marten Falls First Nation Portable Classroom

Matawa First Nations Management and Marten Falls First Nation

CVRIS

With the installation of this new portable classroom, students will be able to stay safe with increased social distancing and cohort bubbling in school. Additionally, students engaged in remote learning will now have access to more reliable and modern space to learn.

$161,000

$40,250

$0

Long Lake No. 58 First Nation Portable Classroom

Matawa First Nations Management and Long Lake No. 58 First Nation

CVRIS

Installation of a new portable classroom on the Long Lake First Nation. This new classroom will help meet the provincial recommendations on COVID-19 and the classrooms, will provide better opportunities for students in remote learning situations, and can be repurposed to an outdoor classroom or staff offices, once a return to normal happens.

$161,000

$40,250

$0

Neskantaga First Nation Portable Classroom

Matawa First Nations Management and Neskantaga First Nation

CVRIS

Installation of a new portable classroom will provide students with a safe space to learn while following COVID-19 safety protocols and will ensure students who are engaged in remote learning have access to a reliable learning space until COVID-19 protocols can come to an end.

$161,000

$40,250

$0

Nibinamik First Nation Portable Classroom

Matawa First Nations Management and Nibinamik First Nation

CVRIS

Installation of a new portable classroom on the Nibinamik First Nations. Once installed, this new portable classroom will provide students with access to a safe learning space and will provide remote students with a modern and reliable learning space.

$161,000

$40,250

$0

Aroland First Nation Portable Classroom

Matawa First Nations Management and Aroland First Nation

CVRIS

Installation of a new portable classroom on the Aroland First Nation. Once complete, students will be able to stay safe with increased social distancing and cohort bubbling space. Additionally, students engaged in remote learning will now have access to a more reliable and modern space to learn.

$161,000

$40,250

$0

Constance Lake HVAC and Washroom retrofit

Matawa First Nations Management and Constance Lake First Nation

CVRIS

Retrofits to the school in Constance Lake First Nation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the installation of touchless features in the washrooms, dividing walls for social distancing in the office, classrooms and kitchen, and upgrades to the school's HVAC system.

$161,000

$40,250

$0

Ginoogaming Classroom/

Washroom Renovations

Matawa First Nations Management and Ginoogaming First Nation

CVRIS

Retrofits and upgrades for the school in Ginoogaming First Nation. This includes renovations to the washrooms by installing touchless fixtures, new walls and ceilings, renovations to the school kitchen, office and classrooms with new divider walls and doors. The HVAC system will also be replaced.

$160,294

$40,074

$0

Red Lake - Alternative Secondary School Program

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres and Red Lake Indigenous Friendship Centre

CVRIS

Renovations at the Red Lake Indigenous Friendship Centre, include renovations to the roof to prevent leaking and the installation of a commercial kitchen for students and staff at the Red Lake Alternative Secondary School Program for curriculum and food security activities.

$97,360

$24,340

$0

Hamilton - Alternative Secondary School Program

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres and Hamilton Regional Indian Centre

CVRIS

This project will upgrade ten washrooms, purchase and install two dishwashers, and install physical distancing barriers within classrooms in the Friendship Centre in Hamilton to provide a safer and more modern learning space for students.

$92,000

$23,000

$0

Re-Development of the Douglas Firehall

Township of Admaston/ Bromley

CVRIS

Funding will support expanding the existing firehall in Douglas. The scope of work includes site preparation, relocating the septic system, and the Bell and hydro lines, and the construction of a new expansion.

$80,000

$20,000

$0

Rehabilitation of an Accessible Town Hall building

Town of Iroquois Falls

CVRIS

The project will add an accessible ramp and install automatic doors at the Town Hall building in Iroquois Falls.Once complete, this project will provide an accessible town hall building to improve customer service and will ensure that every person can enjoy events, activities, and services without barriers.

$80,000

$20,000

$0

Rehabilitation - Plummer Township Office/Garage

Township of Plummer Additional

CVRIS

Retrofits to the township’s office and garage to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This will set up a separate entrance for administrative staff, create separate offices by removing an interior stairwell, and will install plexiglass barriers at the reception area, an intercom system, signage, a new air filter system and air exchanger, and touchless washroom features.

$80,000

$20,000

$0

Rehabilitation of Municipal Buildings

Township of Matchewan

CVRIS

Upgrades to municipal buildings throughout Matachewan. Upgrades include installing new HVAC systems in the fire department, gym, and nursing station, and renovations to offices to expand the Council Chambers.

$80,000

$20,000

$0

TOM Fitness Centre Climate & Access Renovation

Town of Moosonee

CVRIS

Work will upgrade the municipal recreation centre in Moosonee. The project includes the installation of air conditioning units and the construction of a new barrier-free automated sanitizing washrooms.

$80,000

$20,000

$0

Ottawa - Alternative Secondary School Program

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres and Odawa Native Friendship Centre

CVRIS

The project includes the installation of two new dishwashers with sanitation mode, four new automatic sinks, five automatic doors for the kitchen area, and a hand sanitizer station. It will also include the construction of a partition to segregate the kitchen storage from the main area in the Friendship Centre in Ottawa.

$44,640

$11,160

$0

HVAC Repairs and Upgrades

Foyer Hearst- Mattice Soin De Sante -Foyer Des Pionniers

CVRIS

This project will replace the existing HVAC system controlling the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in the dining room and living areas in wings A and B of the home. Once completed, the project will help improve the efficiency and control of the HVAC system and provide more comfortable temperatures and acceptable indoor air quality for residents and staff.

$40,000

$10,000

$0