Brandon to receive $3.89M in federal funding
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This article was published 08/03/2025 (194 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Brandon will receive $3.89 million over the next decade from the federal government through the Canada Public Transit Fund to upgrade and replace transit infrastructure.
The federal government announced a broader $120-million investment in transit infrastructure in Winnipeg, Selkirk and Brandon on Wednesday to enhance public transportation services in Manitoba.
The funding, starting in 2026, will support the city’s transit system, Mayor Jeff Fawcett told the Sun.
“For us, it’s $389,000 a year for the next 10 years, starting 2026,” Fawcett said in an interview. “That’s money that city staff will gauge how best to use, but it will either go towards refurbishment or the purchase of new buses.”
Unlike some funding programs that require provincial administration, this investment will come directly from the federal government to Brandon and other municipalities.
While the amount represents a small fraction of the city’s overall transit budget, the mayor explained the additional funding would be beneficial.
“It’s definitely helpful,” Fawcett said. “It can almost refurbish a bus or cover about a third to close to half the cost of a new bus. It’s definitely valuable.”
Brandon has been actively working to enhance its transit system, with plans already in place for bus purchases and refurbishments. The city is acquiring two new buses this year, while nearly 10 others are slated for refurbishment. According to Fawcett, two refurbished buses are expected to return to service by the end of this month, with three more following shortly after.
Although the newly announced federal funding won’t take effect until 2026, it will play an ongoing role in supporting transit operations.
“Every year, that money will go towards either bus purchases or refurbishments,” Fawcett said.
The mayor also highlighted the financial relief the funding would provide for Brandon’s taxpayers. “We are doing a lot in transit right now, so this investment will help and save taxpayers a little bit every year.”
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