Province investing in infrastructure to help keep workers on the job and promote economic growth

The Ontario government is continuing to invest in infrastructure in Huron-Bruce. A total of $21,185,778 to help renew and rehabilitate more critical infrastructure for municipalities in Huron-Bruce. The funding will be delivered through the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) as part of the government’s more than $200 billion capital plan to protect Ontario by building key public infrastructure that will strengthen the economy and keep workers on the job in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty.

“This OCIF investment is a vital boost for our rural communities in Huron-Bruce,” said Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce. “By renewing critical infrastructure – roads, water systems, bridges – we’re not only supporting local jobs, but also empowering each of our municipalities to grow stronger, safer, and more resilient. I’m proud our government is making long-term commitments so our region can thrive for generations.”

In 2026, Ontario will allocate $400 million in OCIF funding to help 423 small, rural and northern communities address critical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems. The minimum grant amount for municipalities will increase to $125,000 from $100,000. Funding allocations are based on a formula that accounts for the different needs and economic conditions of each community. Communities may accumulate funding for up to five years to address larger infrastructure projects. Below are the 2026 OCIF allocations for each municipality in Huron-Bruce:

Municipality and 2026 OCIF Allocations

“Small, rural and northern communities are essential to the growth and prosperity of Ontario,” said Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister of Infrastructure. “That is why we’re increasing the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund’s minimum grant amount to provide predictability and stability for these communities and ensure they have the resources they need to thrive. With our record investments across all infrastructure programs, we’re driving an unprecedented wave of construction – highways, transit, hospitals, schools, and more – to make communities stronger, keep workers on the job, and drive economic growth for generations to come.”

The OCIF provides funding for local infrastructure projects in municipalities with populations under 100,000, rural and northern municipalities, as well as for Local Services Boards that own water or wastewater systems.

Since 2018, the government has provided $2.8 billion through OCIF to support small, rural and northern municipalities. Additionally, the province is investing $4 billion in the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) for core infrastructure projects in growing and developing communities. This investment will help unlock even more homes in addition to the approximately 800,000 that have been unlocked with the previously announced pipeline of projects.

For more information visit: Ontario Builds: our infrastructure plan and Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund