Minister Miller highlights Government of Canada's investments from Budget 2026: Masters of our destiny

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In a world reshaped by geopolitical competition, protectionism and rapidly evolving technologies, Canada stands apart. Our abundant natural resources, clean and reliable energy, world-class talent, strong public finances and access to global markets give us a clear competitive advantage.

The Government of Canada is highlighting Budget 2026 investments that will help extend the life of aging facilities and ensure communities have modern, welcoming places to come together, compete, train and play.

PANGNIRTUNG, NU, Nov. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- In a world reshaped by geopolitical competition, protectionism and rapidly evolving technologies, Canada stands apart. Our abundant natural resources, clean and reliable energy, world-class talent, strong public finances and access to global markets give us a clear competitive advantage.

These foundations are already translating into results. Investment is growing, major projects are being built and businesses are reaching new markets at home and abroad. Budget 2026 keeps Canada on a path to meet both fiscal anchors, balancing day-to-day operating spending with revenues by 2027-28, a full year ahead of schedule, and keeping the deficit-to-GDP ratio on a declining path.

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, visited the Akshayuk Arena and met with Deputy Mayor Markus Wilke and Councillor and Chair of Recreation Lena Metuq in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, to highlight key investments in community recreational facilities and ice rinks from Budget 2026: Masters of our destiny.

Budget 2026 proposes to provide $1.5 billion over nine years, through the Build Communities Strong Fund, to support the construction, expansion, retrofitting and rehabilitation of community recreational facilities and ice rinks across Canada. This includes $750 million for ice rinks and $750 million for other community recreational facilities. These investments will help extend the life of aging facilities and ensure communities have modern, welcoming places to come together, compete, train and play.

Budget 2026 is an ambitious plan to meet this moment and shape Canada's economic future by building on our strengths, driving investment, boosting productivity, diversifying our…

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