Western PEI will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests more than $706,000 in eight community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT |
| L'Exposition agricole et le Festival Acadien de la région Evangeline | Construction of a new, multi-functional building to replace the existing facility. | $325,000 Non-Repayable |
Jeanne Gallant President (902) 854-3287 gallant.jeanne22@gmail.com |
| La Société de développement de la Baie Acadienne | Upgrades to two facilities to make them more welcoming, accessible, and energy efficient. In addition, an underutilized facility will be repurposed to create a Francophone economic hub. | $134,255 Non-Repayable |
Amy Richard Finance Administrative Assistant (902) 854-3439 (ext. 233) amy@rdeeipe.org |
| The College of Piping and Celtic Performing arts of Canada | Installation of stair-lift, roofing, and heat pump to increase energy efficiency and make the building more accessible. | $70,000 Non-Repayable |
James MacHattie Principal (902) 436-5377 james.machattie@collegeofpiping.com |
| Royal Canadian Legion Branch 18 | New kitchen equipment, as well as plumbing and electrical upgrades. | $49,960 Non-Repayable |
Edwin DesRoches President (902) 436-2672 miscouchelegion18123@outlook.com |
| Rural Municipality of Wellington | Functionality upgrades for the Wellington Fire Hall and Vanier Community Centre. | $39,613 Non-Repayable |
Imelda Arsenault CAO (902) 854-2920 villagewellingtonpei@gmail.com |
| The Basket Weavers of PEI Co-operative Ltd. | Renovation of two co-op buildings and new signage. | $31,456 Non-Repayable |
David McIsaac Vice-President (902) 315-0366 david.mcisaac@hotmail.com |
| Centre Expo Festival Center | Installation of energy efficient heating, construction of a gazebo, and purchase of additional equipment to upgrade the facility. | $29,827 Non-Repayable |
Marcel Bernard President (902) 854-2189 marcel@villagemusical.com |
| Rural Municipality of Miscouche | Expansion of the community skate park through the construction of additional rails, wedges, and halfpipes. | $26,299 Non-Repayable |
Michelle Perry Chief Administrative Officer (902) 436-4962 communityofmiscouche@pei.aibn.com |
| Total: | $706,410 |
Contacts
Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Mike Critchley
Senior Communications Advisor
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Michael.Critchley@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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