Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The federal government is providing more than $18.7 million to the Yukon this year to support infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on essential services such as drinking water and wastewater systems.
The money, delivered through the Canada Community-Building Fund, will be administered by the Yukon government in partnership with municipalities and First Nations. Officials said the investment is intended to help communities prepare for housing growth by strengthening foundational infrastructure like water networks, local roads and bridges. This foundational infrastructure is a critical step to support growing communities with more housing.
“Building a strong Canada starts with building strong communities,” said Brendan Hanley, parliamentary secretary to the minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and MP for Yukon. “This investment will boost infrastructure projects that support housing and help create safe, healthy places for people to live, work and connect.”
Premier Mike Pemberton called reliable water systems and other core services “vital infrastructure” for sustainable growth.
The Canada Community-Building Fund is a permanent, indexed source of federal funding. It will provide $2.5 billion to 3,700 communities across the country in 2025–26, including $18.7 million to Yukon. Since 2015, the fund has supported more than $218 million in projects across the territory.
