Ontario Investing $710,246 in Cornwall Transit

Provincial gas tax funding will help support and improve Cornwall’s local public transit initiatives.

As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the province is investing $710,246 to support public transit service in Cornwall. This funding through the 2025-26 Gas Tax program can be used for local public transit initiatives such as expanding service hours, increasing routes, purchasing new vehicles and improving accessibility to increase transit ridership.

“Whether you are commuting to work or travelling to see family and friends, our community relies on an efficient and timely public transit system,” said Nolan Quinn, MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry. “This investment will ensure that everyone in Cornwall can stay connected and engaged across our community.”

The province is investing nearly $380 million through the 2025-26 Gas Tax program to support public transit in 107 municipalities, helping protect Ontario communities by strengthening transit services across the province. In addition to the Gas Tax program, Ontario also supports municipal transportation projects through the Connecting Links, and Ontario Transit Investment Fund programs.

“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is investing nearly $70 billion in public transit to protect Ontario by building a stronger, more resilient, self-reliant economy,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation. “Today, we’re ensuring municipalities can continue to deliver safe and reliable transit services for their communities.”

“The City of Cornwall is at a crossroads where we are looking at the future of our public transportation system via our new Transit Master Plan and Sunday Service Study,” said Justin Towndale, Mayor of Cornwall. “This funding from the Province of Ontario will allow us to provide for the future of public transportation in our community.”