On May 6, 2020, the government of Saskatchewan announced
a $320 million capital injection for municipal infrastructure
projects. This announcement comes as part of a larger $7.5 billion
economic stimulus package in response to the impacts of COVID-19 on
the provincial economy.
The funding will be distributed through the following:
- $150 million Municipal Economic
Enhancement Program ("MEEP");
- $130 million Investing in Canada
Infrastructure Program ("ICIP");
and
- $46 million in targeted funding
through the Ministry of Highways for municipal roads and
airports.
The funding will be provided on top of Municipal Revenue Sharing
and other municipal transfers highlighted in the 2020-2021
estimates.