Canada Budget 2026 funds community rinks and facilities

The Government of Canada has announced proposed Budget 2026 investments to support community recreational facilities and ice rinks across Canada.

• Budget 2026 proposes $1.5 billion over nine years through the Build Communities Strong Fund, including $750 million for ice rinks and $750 million for other community recreational facilities.
• The release says the announcement was made by Karim Bardeesy in Vaughan, Ontario on November 14, 2026 and frames the funding as part of broader Budget 2026 measures on growth, competitiveness, energy, and sovereignty.