Canada Budget 2026 to fund community rinks and facilities

The Government of Canada has announced Budget 2026 measures to fund community recreational facilities and ice rinks across Canada.

• The budget 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 announcement was highlighted by Jenna Sudds during a visit to the John G Mlacak Center in Kanata, Ontario on November 14, 2026; the release also references broader Budget 2026 measures on competitiveness, clean electricity, nuclear energy, housing, and sovereignty.