More than $61 million is being allocated to projects in Northern Ontario; a further $48 million is being provided to communities in and around York Region.

Webequie First Nation and Marten Falls First Nation designed and submitted the now-approved plan that will link their First Nations and mining sites to Ontario's road network.

The Orlando Corporation indicated it will match every dollar donated to Trillium Health Partners for up to another $75 million.

Eight provinces reported decreases, with the multi-residential sector in British Columbia significantly contributing to the national fall.

In particular, spending on Metrolinx and municipal infrastructure projects was lower by $1.2 billion, and by $644 million on Ministry of Infrastructure capital programs.