The money will be earmarked for a dozen public-transit projects in the city, including construction of a dedicated bus rapid transit corridor along Lakeshore Road, as well as significant upgrades to the city’s MiWay bus fleet.

Three of the appointees represent British Columbia, Prince Edward Island and the Yukon, while the fourth will serve as a governor representing employers. They have been appointed to four-year terms.

As Ontario struggles to beat back a dire wave of COVID-19, workplace spread has been singled out by public health experts, mayors and top health officials as a major source of infections.

The money will be shared among 31 remote First Nation communities and the Town of Moosonee, and will be used to support nearly 3,200 kilometres of temporary snow and ice roads for the 2020–21 winter season.

The city block immediately south of Parliament Hill in Ottawa is in dire need of revitalization. Public Services and Procurement Canada has launched a request for qualifications for an architectural design competition to redevelop the site.