Ontario Investing $466,355 in Transitin Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke
April 8, 2026
Provincial gas tax funding will help support and improve local public transit initiatives.
News April 08, 2026
COUNTY OF RENFREW — As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the province is investing
$466,355 to support public transit service in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. 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.
Funding for municipalities in 4 includes:
– Town of Arnprior $27,713
– Town of Petawawa $74,546
– City of Pembroke $118,783
(Laurentian Valley)
– Town of Renfrew $245,313
(Admaston/Bromley, Bonnechere Valley, Greater Madawaska, Horton, Whitewater
Region)
“People across THE County of Renfrew deserve access to reliable transit services that get
them where they need to go quickly and safely,” said MPP Denault “The funding we’re
announcing today is good news for the people in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, as our
government continues to protect Ontario by making historic investments in transportation and
transit.”
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.”
Quick Facts
– Under the Dedicated Funding for Public Transportation Act, 2013, two cents per litre of
gasoline tax is dedicated as a permanent funding source for public transit.
– Gas Tax funding can be used towards transit operating and capital costs at the
municipalities’ own discretion.
– The Gas Tax funding envelope is determined annually, based on the amount of
gasoline sold in the previous year.
– Gas Tax funding is determined through public transit ridership and population growth.
The province’s approach provides stable support to all municipalities, including small
communities, and helps expand public transit service hours and routes, new vehicles
and better transit accessibility.
– Ontario is investing nearly $70 billion in the largest transit expansion in North America,
including the largest subway expansion in Canadian history: the Ontario Line subway,
the Yonge North Subway Extension, the Scarborough Subway Extension and the
Eglinton Crosstown West Extension.
Quotes
“On behalf of Council, the Town of Renfrew is grateful to receive the 2025-2026 Gas Tax
funding allocation. While rural municipalities like ours do not have access to traditional public
transit systems, this funding plays a vital role in supporting local transportation solutions for
many in our community. Through strong partnerships with organizations such as the
Sunshine Coach, we are able to help ensure that residents have access to reliable and
affordable transportation for essential daily activities, including medical appointments, school,
and community services. This investment helps strengthen accessibility, independence, and
overall quality of life for many members of our community.”
– Tom Sidney, Mayor of the Town of Renfrew
“The Town of Arnprior is pleased to receive $27,713 in Gas Tax funding again this year,
allowing us to maintain consistent support for local transportation initiatives, include the
Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home program. This funding plays an important role in
ensuring reliable service for our residents, and we appreciate the Province’s continued
investment in our community.”
– Lisa McGee, Mayor of the Town of Arnprior
This Gas Tax Funding allocation enables the Friends of the Disabled (Pembroke and
Laurentian Valley Handibus) to continue to provide reliable service to seniors and individuals
with intellectual and physical impairments. These funds and this service greatly enhances
the lives of so many in our two municipalities.
– Ron Gervais, Mayor of the City of Pembroke
Additional Resources
– 2024-25 Gas Tax Funding by Municipality
– 2023-24 Gas Tax Funding by Municipality
– Gas Tax Information
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MEDIA CONTACT
For additional information, please contact:
Krystal Moreau, Constituency Assistant
Office of Billy Denault, MPP
613-735-6627
krystal.moreau@pc.ola.org