The projects are part of a larger program in which the federal government committed more than $74.6 million through its Union Training and Innovation Program.

The project will open new economic opportunities, create safer travelling conditions, and improve the safety and quality of life for seven First Nation communities north of Red Lake.

The province's next fixed election date isn't until June 2026, but Doug Ford has repeatedly refused to commit to that timeline during a news conference.

The province has made $400 million available for municipalities to build, maintain, and repair core assets such as municipal roads and bridges that will support the construction of new homes.

Calandra said key changes encourage the building of more homes near major transit stations and on underused low-density lands such as shopping plazas and malls.