The 2026 federal budget boosts infrastructure funding in smaller cities and rural areas to drive housing, transportation, and economic growth outside major metros.

The 2026 federal budget allocates significant funding to infrastructure projects outside major metropolitan areas, aiming to spur real estate development in smaller cities and rural regions. This shift is expected to boost housing construction, improve transportation networks, and attract investment to underdeveloped communities, signaling a broader economic strategy to reduce urban concentration and promote balanced regional growth.