Media Advisory: Transit and Homelessness Funding Announcement in Newmarket
Newmarket, ON – February 6, 2025 –
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Steve Clark, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and Tony Van Bynen, Mayor of Newmarket, will announce joint funding for two key projects that will support access to affordable housing and public transit in Newmarket.
Date: Friday, February 10, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM EST
Location:
Newmarket Community Centre 200 Doug Duncan Drive Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X1
Additional Information:
Transit Improvements:
- The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario are investing $20 million in upgrades to Newmarket’s public transit system.
- The funding will be used to purchase new buses, improve accessibility, and expand routes to better serve residents and commuters.
Affordable Housing:
- The governments are also investing $10 million in funding for the construction of 50 new affordable housing units in Newmarket.
- These units will provide safe and stable homes for individuals and families in need, contributing to the community’s fight against homelessness.
Media Availability:
Members of the media are invited to attend the funding announcement and ask questions following the media scrum.
RSVP:
Media representatives are requested to RSVP by Thursday, February 9, 2025, to media.infc@canada.ca.
Media Advisory: Transit and Homelessness Funding Announcement in Newmarket
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