Share this article Share this article ST. JOHN'S, NL, April 16, 2021 /CNW/ - The health and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Communities across Canada are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure public infrastructure is safe and reliable. Both governments have been taking decisive action to support families, businesses and communities, and continue to see what more can be done in these unprecedented times. Today, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for St. John's South—Mount Pearl, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and His Worship Danny Breen, Mayor of the City of St. John's, announced funding to support 15 public building and public transit projects in the St. John's Metropolitan Area.