Canada and Saskatchewan Invest in Housing Enabling Infrastructure Across the Province

CANADA, October 14 - Released on October 13, 2026

Just recently Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz and several Saskatchewan municipal leaders traveled to Ottawa to meet with federal leaders as part of the province's on-going efforts for improved infrastructure investment programs. Saskatchewan communities are already seeing positive outcomes of this Team Saskatchewan approach.

Through this advocacy, communities across Saskatchewan will benefit from improved water, wastewater, drainage and sewer infrastructure that will help support housing growth, community development and economic opportunities, following a joint investment of more than $73.5 million from the federal and provincial governments.

The funding includes 10 Saskatchewan projects to receive support through the Provincial-Territorial stream of the Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). 

"Strong, reliable infrastructure is essential to the health, growth and long-term success of communities across Saskatchewan," Rural Development Secretary of State Buckley Belanger said. "By working together with our partners, we are helping communities address critical infrastructure needs while supporting new housing, economic opportunities and a strong quality of life for residents."

"Infrastructure investments are an important piece in building and sustaining growth across Saskatchewan," Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz said. "People raise their families and businesses in Saskatchewan because of our strong economy, our vibrant people and our commitment to long-term, sustainable growth. We are excited that these projects are moving forward so residents can benefit from modern, reliable infrastructure that make our communities strong and safe now and for generations to come." 

Funding will support Phase 1 of the City of Yorkton's Water Pollution Control Plant Renewal Project, including upgrades to the H.M. Bailey Water Pollution Control Plant's Headworks facility to increase treatment capacity and improve environmental outcomes. The project will also support future housing and economic growth in Yorkton, including the potential development of the equivalent of 7,150 additional housing units.

“This is a significant day for Yorkton. This funding represents the largest grant our city has ever received and allows us to begin the Water Pollution Control Plant Renewal Project, the largest infrastructure project in Yorkton’s history,” Yorkton Mayor Aaron Kienle said. “We are incredibly grateful to the federal and provincial governments for their investment and for recognizing the importance of this project to our community. There is still more work ahead, but today is a major step forward and one worth celebrating.”

In the Town of La Ronge, the existing sanitary sewer system along Bedford Drive and Louis Road will be extended to support the construction of two residential apartment buildings. The project will enable approximately 124 new housing units through the installation of 860 metres of sewer main connecting the sites to the nearby sewage pumping station.

"This funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan through the Canada Housing and Infrastructure Fund, combined with the Town of La Ronge’s contributions, will help realize a significant housing project for the community that will go a long way in alleviating the existing housing shortage," La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski said. "It will also provide living accommodations for people who come to work in our community as part of new developments currently under construction, like the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s long-term care facility and the new regional RCMP detachment."

Under CHIF, the federal government will provide $187.9 million and the provincial government will provide approximately $155 million to address housing-enabling infrastructure priorities. 

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