Government of Canada Increases Support for Community Infrastructure in Atlantic Canada
News Release
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), today announced that the Government of Canada is doubling its funding for the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) for community and recreational infrastructure projects.
As outlined in Budget 2016, an additional $150 million will be provided over two years for this program, bringing the total funding available for the CIP 150 to $300 million. The program, which will continue to be delivered by the Regional Development Agencies, supports projects to renovate, expand and improve spaces such as community centres, parks
and arenas across Canada, to help celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
Today’s announcement provides supplementary funding of $16.6 million to the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, which brings the total funding available for CIP 150 projects in Atlantic Canada to $33.2 million over two years (2016 - 2018).
Through the CIP 150, the Government of Canada is investing in community and recreational infrastructure projects that will restore and upgrade the facilities and areas that bring Canadians together. These investments will help create jobs, boost economic activity, strengthen communities and celebrate Canada’s rich heritage and history.
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“As we near Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, the CIP 150 reminds us of the importance of the places in our communities that bring us together and make our communities stronger. What better way to invest in our communities than by renovating and improving the very places where we come together, so that these spaces can be enjoyed by Canadians for years to come.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Quick Facts
• The CIP 150 program responds to the significant demand for community infrastructure improvements.
• CIP 150 helps promote a clean growth economy by supporting projects that contribute to a cleaner environment, and will also help to ensure a better future for Indigenous youth.
• In Atlantic Canada, ACOA is continuing to accept applications for funding under CIP 150 on an ongoing basis.
• As of May 24, 2016, 48 projects representing a federal investment of more than $2.7 million have been announced in communities across Atlantic Canada. The total value of these projects represents over $9.6 million.
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Backgrounder – Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program – Intake Two
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Philip Proulx
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
343-291-2500
Jennifer Goostrey
Manager of Communications – Client Services
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-229-0295
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Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada
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