$1.6 Billion for housing in Ontario

The provincial government announced a $1.6 billion investment Thursday in housing-enabling infrastructure.

In his speech, Premier Doug Ford said this is a response to the concerns he’s heard from lower-tier governments.

One billion dollars is set aside for the new municipal housing infrastructure program, and the water systems fund is seeing a $625 million infusion to add to the existing $200 million.

The new infrastructure program supports projects that allow for future housing growth and development.

Story by Grant Deme