Ottawa will contribute $325 million to the project, while the two provinces have committed to spend $162.5 million each.
The federal government, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick have agreed to spend a total of $650 million to protect the Chignecto Isthmus, a vital transportation corridor linking the two Maritime provinces. Ottawa will contribute $325 million, while each province will contribute $162.5 million. This agreement addresses a long-standing dispute, though a constitutional reference case remains regarding Ottawa's full responsibility.
