Wood Islands Women’s Institute Hall will benefit from restoration to help bring people back to public spaces safely
News release
Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for the local economy to thrive
December 16, 2022 · Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Member of Parliament for Cardigan, announced an investment of $67,500 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for the Wood Islands Women’s Institute. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.
This support will allow the Wood Islands Women’s Institute to restore and renovate the Wood Islands Women’s Institute Hall, which is an inclusive gathering space for women, youth, persons with disabilities, newcomers to Canada and immigrants, racialized communities and the LGBTQ2 community.
The CCRF was launched in June 2021. The fund provides $500 million over two years to Canada’s regional development agencies (RDAs) to invest in shared and inclusive public spaces. The Government of Canada is committed to investing in shared spaces to make them safer, greener and more accessible. This will help stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for Canadians.
Quotes
“Strong, vibrant communities in Prince Edward Island are a critical part of a robust and inclusive economic recovery. Investing in shared public spaces like the Wood Islands Women’s Institute Hall helps revitalize local economies, boosts tourism, and gives residents a place to come together safely.”
- The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA
“The Wood Islands Women’s Institute Hall is a well-loved heritage site that has operated as a community hub for decades. Managed by the Wood Islands Women’s Institute, it provides a vital inclusive, welcoming space for neighbours to come together, connect, and learn from one another. Our government will continue to work to ensure facilities like these remain an important resourceful and accessible resource for all Islanders.”
- The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Cardigan
Quick facts
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The Canada Community Revitalization Fund supports two major streams of activity:
o adapting community spaces and assets so that they may be used safely in accordance with local public health guidelines,
o building or improving community spaces to encourage Canadians to re-engage in and explore their communities and regions.
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Application intake for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund is now closed. If you have a pending application, please contact your account manager for more information.
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Canada’s regional development agencies are continuing to deliver targeted support for economic recovery. Application intake is open through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) for the Jobs and Growth Fund, the Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative, and the Tourism Relief Fund.
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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
Jacqueline Beauregard
Director, Policy and Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Jacqueline.Beauregard@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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