Canada and Saskatchewan Invest in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure to Support More Housing Across the Province

Released on April 13, 2026

Today, The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development and Saskatchewan Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz are announcing a joint investment of more than $25.9 million through the Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to develop or improve the essential water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste infrastructure needed to build more homes, faster for the cities of Regina, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw.

In total, these investments will enable the construction of up to 29,370 housing units across three cities. These projects are part of the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan's funding agreement that is paving the way for the construction of more homes to support a growing population.

"Partnering with Saskatchewan, we are delivering future housing opportunities like the one in Regina to help get housing projects off the ground," The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development said. "With programs such as this one, and organizations like Build Canada Homes, we are partnering with governments, builders and communities to drive innovation in the homebuilding industry, bring the right partners together to build and accelerate the delivery of more affordable homes for Canadians."

Under CHIF, the federal government will provide $187.9 million, and the provincial government will provide approximately $156.5 million to address housing-enabling infrastructure priorities for communities throughout the province.

"Expanded infrastructure funding ensures growth for Saskatchewan communities," Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz said. "We welcome this infrastructure commitment from the federal government. The Government of Saskatchewan will continue to engage with our municipal and federal partners to explore additional joint funding opportunities that support growth and help build a stronger province."

In Regina, the Taylor Field Redevelopment project will benefit from new and upgraded water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. This project is part of the seven-acre housing development on the Taylor Field grounds and will ensure the city is able to support the new houses that will be built.

"The Taylor Field redevelopment is one of Regina's most important opportunities to build the kind of housing our residents need, and today's announcement moves us significantly closer to making that vision real," Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski said. "The support through the CHIF ensures we can put essential infrastructure in place so homes can be built faster and at a scale that meets our growing community's needs. We are grateful for this partnership with the Government of Canada and the province of Saskatchewan. Investments like this help Regina build more affordable homes, strengthen neighbourhoods, and create the conditions for families to thrive."

The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are also investing in projects in Saskatoon and Moose Jaw. In Saskatoon, this funding will support the expansion of the Material Recovery Centre, helping the City of Saskatoon to achieve its goal of diverting 70 per cent of waste from its landfill. This project will expand acceptance of waste from construction and demolition, bulky waste and hazardous household waste. The expansion includes new collection areas for materials such as yard waste and bulky items, as well as a new shredder, excavator, trucks, and roll-off bins.

"Strong partnerships and the right infrastructure are essential to getting housing projects off the ground and delivering homes at scale," Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block said. "This investment will expand Saskatoon's Material Recovery Centre, helping us manage construction and household waste more efficiently, divert material from landfill, and support sustainable housing growth. By building the infrastructure our city needs, we are better positioned to deliver new homes faster while growing responsibly."

In Moose Jaw, the Spring Creek Stormwater Management Project will help to protect homes, reduce flooding and support future housing development. The project includes replacing pipes, upgrading roads, and rerouting pipes to improve the stormwater systems and enable increased housing development. These upgrades will result in a more resilient community prepared for future growth and changing climate conditions.

"This investment will directly support the City of Moose Jaw's Spring Creek Stormwater Management projects," Moose Jaw Mayor James Murdock said. "It will help safeguard existing infrastructure while ensuring the city is better positioned to accommodate future growth. The City of Moose Jaw thanks the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan for their investment and ongoing support toward critical infrastructure renewal."

Through partnerships with the three levels of government, Canada will make housing more affordable by unleashing the power of public-private cooperation, catalysing a modern housing industry, and creating new careers in the skilled trades.

For additional information on CHIF, visit: Government of Saskatchewan CHIF page.

Quick facts:

• The Government of Canada is investing $14,173,431 in these projects through the CHIF. The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $11,810,012, and the three municipalities are investing a total of $9,450,135 in these projects.
• CHIF is designed to help communities build the infrastructure necessary to support more homes and increase housing density. The funding can be used for projects that improve drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, as well as initiatives that preserve existing capacity, enhance system reliability, or implement waste diversion measures to reduce landfill use.

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