NAIN, NL, Oct. 1, 2026 /CNW/ -- Sanitary sewer system upgrades will provide more reliable and climate-resilient wastewater service to Nain after a joint investment from the Governments of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador and the Nain Inuit Community Government.
MP Philip Earle, Minister Lela Evans, and AngajukKâk Anthony Andersen announced a joint investment of over $3.9 million to support upgrades to the sanitary sewer system in Nain. This project includes the replacement of damaged sanitary sewer mains and manholes, as well as installing inflow protectors and conducting surface grading.
This project will reduce the risk of sewer backup, protect the environment and adjacent marine ecosystems, and provide reliable wastewater service to existing residents. The increased capacity of the wastewater system will also lay the necessary groundwork for future population growth and housing construction.
These types of important infrastructure projects support the Government of Canada's goal to address the housing crisis, and complement the work of Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency that will build affordable homes, support builders with financing, and encourage better building methods.
Together, we will make housing more affordable by unleashing the power of public-private cooperation, catalysing a modern housing industry, and creating new careers in the skilled trades.
Quotes
"By partnering with the province, we're delivering the essential infrastructure upgrades that will create future housing opportunities in Labrador. These wastewater upgrades in Nain will ensure the community will have reliable sewer service, while protecting the environment and creating capacity for the construction of more homes."
Philip Earle, Member of Parliament for Labrador
"These sanitary sewer system upgrades are a vital investment in Nain's future. By improving reliability and climate resilience, this project will reduce the risk of sewer backups, protect local marine ecosystems, and ensure dependable wastewater service for residents. It also lays the groundwork for future housing and community growth, supporting the broader goal of building safe, affordable homes and strengthening local infrastructure for generations to come."
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, Minister of Labrador Affairs, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Member of the House of Assembly for Torngat Mountains
"This project is something our community has needed for a long time. Our wastewater system has been under a lot of pressure, and these upgrades will make a real difference for our community. It means fewer problems for families, better protection for our land and water, and a system we can count on. This work also helps us move forward with new housing. We know how important that is for Nain. Having the right infrastructure in place makes it possible for us to grow in a safe and steady way."
Anthony Andersen, AngajukKâk, Nain Inuit Community Government
Quick facts
- The federal government is investing $1,973,731 in this project through the Provincial and Territorial Agreement stream of the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF), while the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing $1,578,985. The Inuit Community Government of Nain is investing $394,747.
- CHIF is designed to help communities build the infrastructure necessary to support more homes and increase housing density. The funding can be used for projects that improve drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, as well as initiatives that preserve existing capacity, enhance system reliability, or implement waste diversion measures to reduce landfill use.
- A share of CHIF is allocated to support long-term provincial and territorial priorities. Provinces and territories must finalize an agreement with the Government of Canada to receive funding. Funding for those provinces and territories that do not conclude an agreement will be transferred to the direct delivery stream of CHIF.
- Funding through the direct delivery stream of CHIF is supporting important infrastructure projects in municipalities and Indigenous communities. The intake for this stream is now closed.
- Launched on September 14, 2025, Build Canada Homes is Canada's new federal agency, with the mandate to scale up the supply of affordable housing. By leveraging public land, flexible financial tools, and modern methods of construction, the agency is catalysing a more productive and innovative homebuilding industry.
- The federal government is making generational investments in infrastructure through the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF), providing $51 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, and $3 billion per year ongoing, in a wide range of public infrastructure projects that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation.
- Federal funding is conditional on fulfilling all requirements related to consultation with Indigenous peoples and environmental assessment obligations.
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