The Building Canada Fund was a major federal infrastructure investment program that operated from 2007 to 2014, providing billions of dollars for infrastructure projects across Canada. The program funded roads, bridges, public transit, water and wastewater systems, and community facilities through cost-sharing agreements with provinces and municipalities. Building Canada Fund projects required matching contributions from other governments, with federal funding typically covering one-third of costs. The program was succeeded by the New Building Canada Fund and later the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. Such federal infrastructure programs are critical funding sources for municipal capital projects, though application processes and approval times can be challenging.