Knights of Columbus receives funds to make much needed improvements to their building in Carbonear
News Release
May 19, 2017 – Carbonear, NL – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
All Canadians deserve to live in inclusive and vibrant communities where they can connect with their friends and neighbours. Investing in local community infrastructure will improve existing facilities, build stronger community ties and strengthen the middle class and those seeking to join it.
Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, today announced an investment of $14,600 for the Knights of Columbus, McCarthy Council. Work involves the much needed replacement of the roof on their building in Carbonear.
Today’s announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
This project is being partly funded through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150). Funding in Atlantic Canada is delivered through ACOA. These investments, to honour Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, will help create jobs, boost economic activity, strengthen communities and celebrate Canada’s rich heritage and history.
Quotes
“Cultural and recreational activities and facilities form an essential part of every community. The Government of Canada recognizes that investing in them celebrates our heritage and improves the quality of life of all Canadians. These renewed facilities not only respond to the demand for community infrastructure improvements, but also provide us an opportunity to celebrate the people of this great country.”
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“The Knights of Columbus continues to provide very important community services to the residents of Carbonear and the surrounding area. Their building is used extensively for all kinds of local events and remains a focal point of the community. I’m pleased to have worked with them to acquire this funding.”
Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon.
Quick Facts
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CIP 150 is designed to leave a lasting legacy by supporting the rehabilitation or improvement of existing community infrastructure assets and facilities across the country that promote community and cultural benefits for the public.
Infrastructure investments are a proven, effective means of boosting economic activity and enhancing the quality of life for Canadian families.
Projects supported by the program are chosen based on assessment criteria including construction-readiness and public benefit, the extent to which funding is leveraged from other sources and linkages to Canada 150.
Contacts
Ken McDonald, MP for Avalon
709-730-1048
Ken.McDonald@parl.gc.ca
Paul McGrath
Director, Communications
ACOA NL
709-772-2984
paul.mcgrath@canada.ca