COVID-19.Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna says $3.3 billion out of the $33 billion that Ottawa has previously promised in matching funds for provincial and territorial projects will be available for projects related to the pandemic.
Canada inks deals with Pfizer, Moderna for coronavirus vaccine candidates Those projects include retrofits to public buildings such as schools and long-term care facilities, measures related to physical distancing such as new bike and walking paths and those designed to protect against floods and wildfires.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]McKenna says the federal government plans to introduce a faster application process for provinces and territories to apply.