Ontario Boosts Winter Roads Funding to $13 Million to Connect Remote First Nations and Northern Communities – NetNewsLedger
August 15, 2025
Investment will strengthen seasonal lifelines for 24,000 residents, support local economies, and improve safety
Thunder Bay, ON — The Ontario government is increasing annual funding for the Winter Roads Program to $13 million, ensuring the construction and maintenance of nearly 3,200 kilometres of seasonal roads that link 32 remote First Nation communities and the Town of Moosonee to Ontario’s all-season highway network.
The investment comes as the province faces economic uncertainty, including the impact of U.S. tariffs.
