Prime Minister Trudeau and Mayor Vrbanovic Discuss Housing and Infrastructure in Kitchener
Ottawa, ON – On Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic to discuss collaborative efforts on key priorities, including housing, infrastructure, the funding framework for municipalities in Canada, and advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Mayor Vrbanovic expressed gratitude for the federal government’s transformational initiatives that are helping to modernize infrastructure and accelerate home construction across the nation. He specifically highlighted the Canada Community-Building Fund and the Housing Accelerator Fund as pivotal programs enabling Kitchener to achieve its vision of an inclusive city and a fairer future for its residents.
The people of Kitchener know that we’ve got to get more homes built, faster. Because of our housing plan, Kitchener’s been busy building.
Sat down with Mayor Vrbanovic today to plan our next steps to make sure everyone here has a home they can afford. pic.twitter.com/2voG3c5LkP
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 16, 2024
Prime Minister Trudeau emphasized the importance of supporting municipalities in constructing housing-enabling infrastructure. He highlighted the $6 billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund and other measures announced in Budget 2024, designed to expedite the construction of essential infrastructure.
The leaders also discussed the broader impact of these initiatives, noting how federal support is instrumental in helping cities like Kitchener meet their ambitious goals. By leveraging these funds, Kitchener can implement measures that directly address housing shortages and support sustainable community development.
Both Trudeau and Vrbanovic reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing collaboration to advance these important priorities for the benefit of Kitchener, Ontario, and Canada as a whole.
This meeting underscores the federal government’s dedication to working with local leaders to address critical issues facing Canadian communities. As cities like Kitchener continue to grow, the importance of strong partnerships and strategic investments in infrastructure and housing cannot be overstated.
