Tobique-Mactaquac Community Organizations Receive Funds to Enhance Community Infrastructure
News Release
December 19, 2017 – Florenceville-Bristol, (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.
Today, TJ Harvey, Member of Parliament for Tobique-Mactaquac, announced a combined investment of $133,534 for Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150) projects in his riding.
These announcements were 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).
Support for these projects is being provided by the Government of Canada through the 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. The projects announced in communities across Tobique-Mactaquac involve the following project work:
Village of Perth Andover
Project Description: Upgrades to docking facilities
Funding Awarded: $62,427Woodstock First Nation
Project Description: Rehabilitate and upgrade Woodstock First Nation’s cultural space
Funding Awarded: $41,397New Brunswick Potato Museum
Project Description: Upgrades to outdoor public space to include a shelter for events
Funding Awarded: $14,560Beaverbrook Legion Branch #80
Project Description: Renovations to upgrade existing roof
Funding Awarded: $7,650Florenceville Legion Branch #37
Project Description: Upgrades to improve energy efficiency
Funding Awarded: $7,500
Quotes
“These investments are community-building projects to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. And there’s no better way to mark this milestone than to celebrate the places that bring us together—the places that allow us to stay fit, unwind and connect with our friends and neighbours. That’s how we establish the bonds of common understanding and friendship in a country where people come from every corner of the world. The values of openness, diversity and inclusion that define all Canadians are forged in our community spaces.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“I am pleased to announce this funding for community organizations in my riding to support the renovation, expansion and improvement of existing community and cultural infrastructure through the Community Infrastructure Program as we celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017. These infrastructure investments will benefit our communities and its members for years to come.”
- TJ Harvey, Member of Parliament for Tobique-Mactaquac
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.
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Infrastructure investments are a proven, effective means of boosting economic activity and enhancing the quality of life for Canadian families.
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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.
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Contacts
Courtenay Brennan
Media & Communications
TJ Harvey, MP Tobique-Mactaquac
506-392-5805 / 506-245-1972
TJ.Harvey.A1@parl.gc.ca
Sharon Stanford-Rutter
Communications Manager
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-451-2677
Sharon.Stanford-Rutter@Canada.ca