Federal government announces $34M to help with climate change, small share for Calgary
Posted Aug 25, 2026 8:12 am.
The federal government is spending $34 million for 141 climate resilience projects across the country, of which Calgary will receive a small sliver.
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin is in Halifax this morning to make the announcement.
That city is receiving nearly $800,000 to install cooling measures in its parks to help residents stay cool in extreme heat.
In all, 128 communities across Canada will receive funding for various projects.
According to a federal government news release, Calgary and many other communities will receive a considerably smaller portion of funding.
A total $70,000 is being earmarked for an examination by the city of Calgary’s involving its LRT network, and the feasibility of capturing and storing regenerative braking energy.
Other projects highlighted in the announcement include $650,000 for the Municipality of Waterloo to fight extreme heat for resident housing.
A Quebec community will also get $1 million for flood-reduction measures.
