Supporting community economic development and growth in Sudbury area First Nation
News release
Government of Canada investment helps Atikameksheng Anishnawbek complete detailed design plan for a business park.
April 24, 2019 – Sudbury, ON — Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario — FedNor
The residents and businesses of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek are one step closer to accessing new growth and job opportunities thanks to a Government of Canada investment of $220,643. The FedNor funding will enable the community to complete design and engineering plans for a proposed light industrial/commercial park to be located on reserve land, 19 kilometres west of downtown Sudbury on the shores of Lake Panache.
Marc Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor.
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will hire a project manager to work with the engineers, organizing community consultations on designs, developing governance and leasing policies and processes, and working with potential tenants. Currently, the community has limited commercial space available for new or expanding private or community-owned enterprises.
Quotes
“Our government is laying the foundation for Canadians to become more competitive and succeed in the global economy. Today’s investment in the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek is building on competitive advantages by creating the infrastructure needed to boost economic growth and create good, middle-class jobs for Canadians.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor
“I am pleased that our government’s investment is helping the community of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek to move toward economic sustainability by fostering job and business development. Given the community’s close proximity to the Trans-Canada Highway and regional mining activity, the park infrastructure will lay the foundation for community economic development.”
- Marc Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt
“We would like to thank the Government of Canada for its support through FedNor. We are excited about the future business opportunities that the industrial park represents for our community. The design and engineering plans will help us realize the full potential of the park by capitalizing on its location.”
- Valerie Richer, Chief, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
Quick facts
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The funding announced today is provided through FedNor, which supports projects in Northern Ontario that promote sustainable community economic development, enhance business growth and facilitate innovation.
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Since December 2015, FedNor approved more than $180 million in support of 553 projects in Northern Ontario, which leveraged an additional $311 million from other sources.
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Since 2016 and through successive budgets, the Government of Canada has earmarked an additional $62 million for FedNor in support of various initiatives to enable the organization to further strengthen Northern Ontario’s economy and create even more middle-class jobs for Canadians.
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The Prosperity and Growth Strategy for Northern Ontario outlines the Government of Canada’s approach to ensure the region can fully benefit from the national Innovation and Skills Plan. It is focused on three key economic development areas: supporting innovation; growing companies; and building stronger communities.
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Contacts
Barclay Babcock
Communications Officer
FedNor
705-690-0957
barclay.babcock@canada