The Ontario government announced it is investing $12,759,123 to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure across Parry Sound-Muskoka.
The funding will be delivered through the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) as part of the government’s more than $200 billion capital plan to protect Ontario by building key public infrastructure that will strengthen the economy and keep workers on the job in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty.
“Our government’s unprecedented commitment to funding towns and townships across Parry Sound–Muskoka is about more than dollars and cents—it’s about strengthening our communities, supporting families, and ensuring every resident has the opportunity to thrive,” said MPP Graydon Smith, Parry Sound-Muskoka. “By investing in these municipalities, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant future for the entire region.”
In 2026, Ontario will allocate $400 million in OCIF funding to help 423 small, rural and northern communities address critical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems. The minimum grant amount for municipalities will increase to $125,000 from $100,000. Funding allocations are based on a formula that accounts for the different needs and economic conditions of each community. Communities may accumulate funding for up to five years to address larger infrastructure projects.
“Small, rural and northern communities are essential to the growth and prosperity of Ontario,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “That is why we’re increasing the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund’s minimum grant amount to provide predictability and stability for these communities and ensure they have the resources they need to thrive. With our record investments across all infrastructure programs, we’re driving an unprecedented wave of construction—highways, transit, hospitals, schools, and more—to make communities stronger, keep workers on the job, and drive economic growth for generations to come.”
The OCIF provides funding for local infrastructure projects in municipalities with populations under 100,000, rural and northern municipalities, as well as for Local Services Boards that own water or wastewater systems.
For a full list of funding allocations, click HERE.
From the office of Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Graydon Smith
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Sorry Mr Sanders, but I think that infrastructure like roads, wastewater, water, roads and bridges and schools and hospitals are integral to modern community existence and often need maintenance or replacement. That is what taxes are supposed to be for. What is the alternative?
Sure, more money for our children and children’s children to have to pay back. It’s not a balanced budget so they are just increasing the deficit, and total debt burden. Can’t run you household like this.
Attaboys…Darn spell correct!
Attacks, Doug & Graydon . Love the money flow from this government .More bang for the Muskoka Taxpayers buck !
Every time I open Facebook I see another 500K, 750K, 1M or more being announced by Graydon for worthy causes in our area. It’s getting out of hand, LOL. JK, keep up the good work Mr. Smith! We need every penny we can get. Cheers!