The Ministers agreed the partnership is an excellent example of how different levels of government can work together for the benefit of Canadians. The first priority for Infrastructure Canada investment in Saskatchewan, as in the rest of Canada, is green municipal infrastructure such as water and waste-water projects. Infrastructure Canada evolved from the grass roots, and will continue to do so.
Municipalities know their needs best.
Ralph Goodale, federal regional minister for Saskatchewan. Ronald Duhamel, Secretary of State for Western Economic Diversification. In Saskatchewan, the department of Municipal Affairs, Culture and Housing will assume responsibility for the provincial involvement in implementing the program and working with local governments. The Infrastructure Canada-Saskatchewan agreement provides for the establishment of a joint management committee to administer the program, and recommend projects for funding. Infrastructure Canada deals with municipal infrastructure.