Eastern Prince Edward Island will benefit from investments to strengthen businesses and communities

News release

Government of Canada helps local organization deliver community revitalization projects

December 14, 2022 · Three Rivers, Prince Edward Island · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Atlantic Canada’s main streets, downtowns and neighbourhoods are vibrant spaces where people gather to enjoy all that our urban and rural communities have to offer. The Government of Canada is supporting projects that will strengthen these lively and important community hubs.

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Member of Parliament for Cardigan, announced total investments of over $216,000 for Active Communities Inc., for three projects in Eastern P.E.I. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.

These investments will enable the organization to support various community revitalization projects including: renovating the Montague Rural Action Centre; helping Three Rivers create vibrant downtown areas through festivals and events; and delivering training and advisory services for local businesses.

For more details about the individual projects, please see the backgrounder.

Today’s announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to help community organizations stimulate local economies and improve the quality of life for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.

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“Strong, vibrant communities in rural Prince Edward Island are a critical part of a robust and inclusive economic recovery. Investing in organizations like Active Communities Inc. in Eastern P.E.I. helps revitalize local economies, boosts tourism, and creates places where residents can come together safely.”

-   The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.

“The communities of Eastern P.E.I have shown tremendous strength through unprecedented challenges over the last number of years. Local businesses and community organizations need our support so they can continue to grow and thrive. Investments like the ones announced today will have a lasting positive effect. We encourage residents and visitors to come out and enjoy everything our region has to offer.”

- The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence, and Member of Parliament for Cardigan

“Active Communities Inc and Active Communities Developments Inc are grateful for the partnership with ACOA to assist in providing game-changing programs for businesses in Eastern PEI.”

- Clinton Myers, Board Chair of Active Communities Inc.

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Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary 
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

Jacqueline Beauregard 
Director, Policy, Advocacy, and Coordination
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Jacqueline.Beauregard@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

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