Canada highlights Budget 2026 community facility investments

The Government of Canada has announced Budget 2026 investments for community recreational facilities and ice rinks, highlighted by Minister Marc Miller in Pangnirtung, Nunavut.

• Budget 2026 proposes $1.5 billion over nine years through the Build Communities Strong Fund for construction, expansion, retrofitting and rehabilitation of community recreational facilities and ice rinks across Canada.
• The funding includes $750 million for ice rinks and $750 million for other community recreational facilities; the announcement was made during Miller’s visit to Akshayuk Arena in Pangnirtung on November 14, 2026.