2 years on, the Nunavut government is still trying to get elder mobility vans on the road

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Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-30 11:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Transportation, Seniors, Social Services, Infrastructure]

Two years after the Government of Nunavut spent $1 million purchasing five elder mobility vans for Iqaluit, Cambridge Bay, Coral Harbour, Pangnirtung, and Rankin Inlet, the vehicles remain parked and unused due to a failure to secure operational funding. The initial pilot project contract with the non-profit Northern Future Skills Development expired after the territorial government budgeted only for vehicle purchases and shipments without providing management funds. Premier John Main announced that the government has now approved $1.25 million in funding for the current year to establish an operational policy and seek new organizations to run the transportation service.

Five more public housing units open in Behchokǫ̀, N.W.T.

Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-29 23:15:30.0
Tags: [National, Housing, Indigenous, Social Services, Infrastructure]

Housing N.W.T. has completed and turned over keys for five new public housing units in Behchokǫ̀, consisting of a four-unit building and a three-bedroom single-family home. The modular units were built in Hay River, shipped to Behchokǫ̀ for assembly in April, and are designed to replace older public housing units that have reached the end of their usable life. This deployment follows a territorial needs assessment released in March by Housing N.W.T. indicating that over half of households in Behchokǫ̀ face housing challenges, alongside the recent arrival of eight additional public housing units and one more duplex expected by the end of the year.

N.W.T. gov't working to reopen Yellowknife treatment centre for children with complex needs

Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-26 11:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Healthcare, Social Services, Infrastructure]

The Government of the Northwest Territories' Department of Health and Social Services is working to reopen the Territorial Treatment Centre at 5218 52nd Street in Yellowknife, which has been closed since late 2021 due to staffing shortages under former operator Unlimited Potential Community Services. Three contractors have submitted bids ranging from $255,408 to $450,000 to complete necessary renovations to the nine-bedroom residential facility, including bathroom, kitchen, flooring, and furnishing upgrades. The initiative aims to provide local psychiatric and behavioural support for children aged eight to 12, thereby reducing the need to send vulnerable northern youth to out-of-territory facilities in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

8 new housing units, built in Hay River, arrive in Behchokǫ̀

Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-20 22:55:41.0
Tags: [National, Housing, Social Services, Indigenous, Infrastructure]

Housing N.W.T. has delivered eight new modular social housing units, constructed as four duplexes by METCAN Building Solutions in Hay River, to the community of Behchokǫ̀, with a final duplex scheduled for delivery by the end of the year to bring the total to ten units. The units are expected to be ready for occupancy by December to address a high local demand for one-bedroom social housing. This delivery forms part of a broader territorial initiative funded by a three-year, $150 million investment to construct 98 single-occupant housing units across nine Northwest Territories communities—including Behchokǫ̀, Fort Providence, Tuktoyaktuk, Inuvik, Délı̨nę, Tulita, Fort Simpson, Ulukhaktok, and Fort Smith—by March 2028.

Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin opens new family services building in Dawson City, Yukon

Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-20 11:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Indigenous, Social Services, Infrastructure, Culture]

The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation has officially opened its new family services building, named Ni’ehłyat Nidähjì’ (meaning 'Our Families, Our Future' in the Hän language), in Dawson City, Yukon. Formed around 2022 and constructed entirely by local Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in contractors, the facility is designed to provide voluntary wrap-around services—including pre- and post-natal support, cultural programs, family wellness, nutrition, and traditional parenting support—while collaborating with the First Nation's wellness and justice departments to bridge service gaps.

New Affordable Housing Coming to Bradford West Gwillimbury

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Date: 2026-10-15 19:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Municipal, Housing, Affordability, Infrastructure, Social Services]

The Governments of Canada and Ontario announced nearly $15 million in funding through the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) to construct 99 new affordable housing units at 31 Frederick Street in the Municipality of Bradford West Gwillimbury. Developed by LOFT Community Services, the Bradford House project provides supportive housing for seniors living with complex needs, featuring integrated physical, mental, and substance use health services. The funding package includes $15 million from COCHI, $24,589,779 from the federal Affordable Housing Fund, and $150,000 in CMHC Seed Funding, alongside land donated by the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Construction to begin on new daycare in Dawson City, Yukon, with $2.7M funding commitment

Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-08 20:43:04.0
Tags: [National, Infrastructure, Social Services]

Construction is set to begin on the Big Blue Daycare facility in Dawson City, Yukon, backed by a $2.7 million funding commitment from the territorial and federal governments through the early learning and child care infrastructure fund. The new facility will accommodate up to 32 children, replacing the existing Little Blue Daycare capacity of 20 children, and is scheduled to open by next fall. Despite the net increase of 12 spaces, local stakeholders note that child care shortages persist in the community of 2,400 following the earlier closure of the Little Critters daycare.

Health Canada outlines plans for $144.8M in N.W.T. health care

Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-05 17:04:20.0
Tags: [National, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Indigenous, Social Services]

Health Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories announced a bilateral health funding agreement totaling over $144.8 million, making the Northwest Territories the first jurisdiction in Canada to renew its ten-year national health accord. The funding includes $51.2 million under the Working Together stream directed toward physician training and recruitment, primary health-care team integration, and mental health programming over the next seven years. Additionally, $70.2 million in federal funding matched by $23.4 million in territorial funding will support 16 infrastructure projects across 12 communities, including an MRI machine space at Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife, a CT scanner in Inuvik, six health cabins in remote communities, a community wellness centre in Délı̨nę, and specialized spaces for an Indigenous clinic.

Destroyed community hall to be cleared soon, paving way for Sanikiluaq’s new recreation hub

Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-03 10:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Infrastructure, Municipal, Indigenous, Social Services]

The Hamlet of Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, has signed a contract with Hardy Construction to clear the rubble of its community hall, which was destroyed by a fire in 2024 following an earlier arena fire in 2023. Senior administrative officer Robert Hedley stated that debris removal will begin in mid-October 2025, while the municipality evaluates bids for a separate construction contract to rebuild both facilities over a projected two-year period. The upgraded recreational hub will feature an expanded community hall with an increased capacity of over 300 people—up from roughly 100—alongside a year-round arena measuring just over 50 metres long and 20 metres wide.

Provincial Government Expanding Humberwood Treatment Centre for Improved Access to Addiction Treatment and Recovery Supports

Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-01 13:15:25.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Social Services]

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced an $8.25 million multi-year expansion of the Humberwood Treatment Centre in Corner Brook, backed by a $3.75 million investment in Budget 2026. The project, designed by CORE Engineering, will be executed in two phases: first, establishing four dedicated short-stay beds for community-based detox and same-day or next-day withdrawal management starting this fall, followed by adding six additional in-patient treatment beds. Once completed, the facility will expand from its current 12-bed capacity to provide a total of 18 in-patient treatment beds and four community-based detox beds, aligning with recommendations from the All-Party Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Addictions and the Provincial Alcohol Action Plan.

Supporting our Veterans Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program Benefits River Valley Resilience Retreat

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-29 01:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Social Services, Infrastructure, Public Safety]

The Government of Saskatchewan announced that 64 Royal Canadian Legion branches, Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans units, and other registered non-profit veterans organizations received a total of $1.45 million through the fully subscribed Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program. Among the beneficiaries is the River Valley Resilience Retreat, which has received a cumulative $145,000 since the 2021-22 fiscal year to fund accessibility renovations, building construction, and facility improvements at its permanent facility near St. Louis, Saskatchewan. The volunteer-run facility provides peer-based support, seasonal retreats, and weekly sessions for veterans, first responders, safety personnel, and their families.

Renovations needed before long-delayed women's shelter in Sanikiluaq opens

Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-26 10:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Social Services, Housing, Infrastructure, Indigenous]

The opening of the $10 million Triple R Women's Emergency Shelter in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, funded by the federal government and operated by the Municipality of Sanikiluaq, has been delayed from December 2024 to late 2026 due to critical facility design and mechanical issues. Repairs required before the seven-family facility can open include fixing a malfunctioning diesel boiler by installing a day tank, adding electrical setups for stoves in the kitchen, constructing an accessible shower, and installing four additional water tanks in the garage to support 24/7 water delivery.

New Affordable Rental Housing for Families Coming to Pinehouse

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-24 21:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Affordability, Social Services, Infrastructure]

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, alongside the Pinehouse Housing Corporation and the Northern Village of Pinehouse, are funding the construction of a new sixplex providing six two-bedroom affordable rental units in Pinehouse, Saskatchewan. The project represents a total investment exceeding $1.67 million, featuring $951,600 through the Rental Development Program under the National Housing Strategy - Saskatchewan Priorities Initiative, $526,633 from Reaching Home, $196,863 from the Pinehouse Housing Corporation, and $15,000 in land equity from the Northern Village of Pinehouse. Delivered in partnership with the for-profit Pinehouse Housing Corporation owned by the Northern Village of Pinehouse Lake, this energy-efficient development aims to alleviate northern housing pressures, reduce winter heating costs, and support low-income families and households.

New Tiny Home Development Will Expand Housing Opportunities For Métis Citizens in Northern Saskatchewan

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-23 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Affordability, Social Services, Indigenous, Infrastructure]

The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, alongside the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S), are investing a total of $3.26 million to construct 12 new energy-efficient tiny homes in Buffalo Narrows, La Loche, and Cumberland House. The project includes $1.5 million in joint federal-provincial funding through the Rental Development Program and the National Housing Strategy - Saskatchewan Priorities Initiative, complemented by a $1.58 million contribution from MN-S. Led by Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, the development will provide affordable rental housing for single low-income Métis citizens and Elders, with construction slated for completion by spring 2027.

Carney rallies Liberal MPs as 'crucial session' of Parliament set to resume

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-18 21:18:23.0
Tags: [National, Infrastructure, Economy, Technology, Governance, Social Services]

Prime Minister Mark Carney rallied the Liberal caucus ahead of the fall session of the House of Commons, announcing forthcoming legislation including the Building Canada Strong Act to streamline major project reviews to a "one project, one review, one year" standard. The federal government also plans to introduce social media and AI regulation legislation targeting online harms, cyberbullying, and child exploitation by tech companies. Additionally, an upcoming fall federal budget will outline fiscal plans to manage spending, optimize the balance sheet, and expand social programs such as child care.

23 new, improved schools opening in B.C., including one in North Vancouver

Source: British Columbia - Government News
Date: 2026-09-11 17:45:00.0
Tags: [British Columbia, Infrastructure, Education, Social Services]

The Government of British Columbia announced the opening of 23 new and improved schools for September 2026, marking 250 school capital projects across the province since 2017. This includes the new $61 million Cloverley Elementary School in North Vancouver, which provides 585 student seats built using mass-timber and energy-efficient designs, representing the first new elementary school to open in the district in 35 years. Additionally, the project features a 92-space child care centre supported by nearly $3.7 million from the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund under the Canada-British Columbia Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, and operated by North Shore Neighbourhood House.

Nunavut’s first trauma and addictions centre will have Inuit-focused healing programming, says director

Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-09 10:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Healthcare, Indigenous, Social Services, Infrastructure]

Annie Aningmiuq has been appointed as the first executive director of Aqqusariaq, Nunavut's first-ever trauma and addictions centre. The 24-bed facility, stemming from a 2019 agreement signed by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated alongside federal and territorial governments, will feature Inuit-focused healing programming including on-the-land activities, traditional hunting tool workshops, and a cultural sewing room. While construction has faced delays and a final opening date is not yet set, the facility aims to provide localized care so Nunavummiut can access treatment without leaving the territory.

Beginning construction on mental-health, substance-use treatment facility in Surrey

Source: British Columbia - Government News
Date: 2026-09-04 15:45:00.0
Tags: [British Columbia, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Social Services, Public safety]

The Government of British Columbia has approved a budget of up to $57 million and commenced construction on a new 60-bed mental-health and substance-use treatment facility located at 6833/6869 King George Blvd. in Surrey. Developed in collaboration with Fraser Health, the Provincial Health Services Authority, and local partners, the renovated secure facility will provide specialized care, treatment, and rehabilitation services—including involuntary admission capacity under the Mental Health Act—for individuals with complex needs in the Fraser Health region. Construction is underway, with the facility scheduled to open by spring 2028.

Funding Supports Capital Improvements to Group Homes and Day Programs for Individuals with Disabilities

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-02 23:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Social Services, Infrastructure]

The Government of Saskatchewan is allocating $1.3 million in capital grant funding under the 2026-27 Provincial Budget to 15 community-based organizations. Administered via the Ministry of Social Services, the grants will fund repairs, renovations, accessibility improvements, kitchen and bathroom updates, and exterior upgrades for group homes, respite homes, and day programs supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Opening new shelter with supports in Kamloops

Source: British Columbia - Government News
Date: 2026-09-02 20:25:00.0
Tags: [British Columbia, Housing, Social Services, Healthcare, Seniors, Infrastructure]

The British Columbia Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs and BC Housing are investing nearly $10 million through the Homeless Action Plan Enhanced Fund to open Solace Shelter at 1055 Glenfair Dr. in Kamloops, providing 40 support spaces for seniors and older adults operated 24/7 by The Mustard Seed. Additionally, the Province is contributing approximately $17.7 million through the Complex Care Fund for construction starting in October 2026 on 20 complex-care housing units at 1102 Glenfair Dr., where Interior Health will deliver clinical health services.