Communities across Saskatchewan will receive funds to help fight back against COVID-19.
Earlier today, Government Relations Minister Lori Carr announced that Saskatchewan’s portion of the federal Safe Restart Canada Plan for municipal governments will begin to be distributed immediately to Saskatchewan municipalities.
The total amount is approximately $70.32 million.
“As Saskatchewan returns to a new normal, this is another important investment to help municipalities and their residents weather the storm,” Carr said in a perss release. “This funding will support efforts to protect health and safety, prepare for potential future waves of COVID-19, and facilitate the safe re-opening of economies.”
This funding includes $62.26 million in general municipal support on a per capita basis, with a further $8.07 million allocated to municipal public transit support for the four cities with transit systems, based on ridership.
The City of Moose Jaw will receive $2,182,841. This includes $2,021,674 in general support and $161,167 for transit.
Other local communities will receive the following:
- Assiniboia, $144,601
- Caronport, $59,296
- Chamberlain, $5,369
- Craik, $23,384
- Gravelbourg, $64,605
- Mortlach, $15,570
- Tuxford, $6,741
This federal funding was matched by $150 million dollars announced previously from the Government of Saskatchewan in the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program.
Earlier this spring, the province also fast-tracked $278 million in Municipal Revenue Sharing.
The ministry will be contacting all municipalities directly with details about their specific allocation.
A complete list of communities and funding allocations is available online.
