Chapter 2 · 2.1 Building a stronger, more sovereign economy
Giving Canadians a stake in what we build
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What the budget says
“The government will provide an initial $25 billion over three years to seed the Fund, which will grow over time through reinvested returns and other assets that may be allocated to it.”
Budget 2026, p. 168 (PDF p. 180)
“Budget 2026 announces the government's intention to bring forward legislation in the coming months to establish the Canada Strong Fund as an arm's-length and standalone Crown corporation.”
Budget 2026, p. 168 (PDF p. 180)
Key facts
- The government will provide an initial $25 billion over three years to seed the Canada Strong Fund, to be set up as an arm's-length Crown corporation. Budget 2026, p. 168 (PDF p. 180)
Amounts named in the text
Stated amounts can cover different periods, cash or accrual bases, previously announced money and loans. They are not additive with the cost line above.
- $25 billion over three years
Also in this section
- Moving major projects forward faster - Major Projects Management Entity$187MProgram spendingTradesInvestmentPublic work
- Supporting major projects across the country - Mackenzie Valley Highway$3.1BProgram spendingTradesInvestmentIndigenous communitiesInfrastructure & transport