Government of Canada: Announces Up to $25 Million for New Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, joined the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State for Sport, the Honourable Karina Gould (MP Burlington), and Members of Parliament Lisa Hepfner (Hamilton Mountain), John-Paul Danko (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas), and Aslam Rana (Hamilton Centre) to announce up to $25 million in federal funding toward the development of a new Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA facility as part of Budget 2025: Canada Strong - Build Communities Strong Fund. 

The new Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA will be a modern, inclusive Centre of Community designed to reflect Hamilton’s strength, diversity and spirit.

Statement from Manny Figueiredo, President and CEO, YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford:

“Today’s announcement represents an investment in the heart of our community. The new Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA will be a place where people come together to connect, learn and thrive. It will be a modern, inclusive Centre of Community that reflects Hamilton’s strength and spirit.

This project is about creating the conditions for everyone to belong and succeed. We are grateful to the Government of Canada for recognizing the YMCA’s role in building healthier, more inclusive and resilient communities across our region.”

Read the full Government of Canada News Release here.