Inkerman Receives Funds to Upgrade its Playground
News Release
June 11, 2017 – Inkerman, NB – 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.
Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie-Bathurst, today announced an investment of $75,689 for the Inkerman project. The work involved upgrades to the children’s playground, managed by the Conseil récréatif d’Inkerman.
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, help create jobs, boost economic activity, strengthen communities and celebrate Canada’s rich heritage and history.
The Province of the New Brunswick has also contributed $30,500 from the Family and Youth Capital Assistance Program administered by the Regional Development Corporation.
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
“I am proud to announce this contribution that will improve Inkerman’s community and recreational infrastructure. We are committed to collaborating with communities to ensure they receive the support they need to thrive. The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program funding will promote the wellbeing of families and of several communities in our region, for many years to come.”
Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie-Bathurst and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
“The provincial government invests in community projects such as this one in Inkerman to promote active, healthy lifestyles. We are proud to be a partner in this important recreational community project for the entire community.”
Wilfred Roussel, MLA for Shippagan-Lamèque-Miscou, on behalf of the Honourable Donald Arseneault, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation.
“It takes a family to raise a child, but it also takes a vibrant community to help support it.”
Glenda Robichaud, President of the Comité du parc d’amusements pour les enfants.
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
Sharon Stanford-Rutter
Communications Manager
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
(506) 451-2677
Gilles Thériault
Constituency assistant to Serge Cormier M.P.
Acadie-Bathurst
(506) 350-5398
Bruce Macfarlane
Communications
Regional Development Corporation
(506) 444-4377