Monday, February 23, 2026
The governments of Canada, Nova Scotia and the Town of Antigonish announced Feb. 20 a series of investments to improve water and wastewater infrastructure with an aim to rapidly build new homes.
The federal government is investing more than $1, 646,800 million and the Town of Antigonish will invest $1,118,004 through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). The government of Nova Scotia will invest $1,372,196.
The investments will enable construction of up to 323 housing units including 48 affordable units, a Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities release said, through replacement and rehabilitation of water mains and storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure in the West and James Street area of Antigonish.
“By working with our provincial and municipal partners, we’re delivering future housing opportunities like the one in here in Antigonish to help get housing projects off the ground. With our recent launch of Build Canada Homes, our government will continue to drive innovation in the homebuilding industry, bringing the right partners together to build and accelerate the delivery of more affordable homes for Canadians,” federal MP for Cape-Breton-Canso-Antigonish Jaime Battiste said.
“The Town of Antigonish is grateful for the support of our federal and provincial partners through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund. This investment is vital to helping our Town grow responsibly while improving the infrastructure needed to support new and affordable housing. By working together across all levels of government, we are strengthening the foundation for a thriving Town where more people can find a place to call home,” Town of Antigonish mayor Sean Cameron added.
