Support for 10 projects in the Appalaches RCM through the Canadian Initiative for the Economic Diversification of Communities Reliant on Chrysotile
News Release
Government of Canada invests more than $3.5 million as it continues to support communities and businesses in the Appalaches RCM in their efforts to transition to new economic activities
January 24, 2018 – Thetford Mines, Quebec – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
The Government of Canada is committed to investing in job creation to grow the economy and create wealth for Canadians. It is aware that communities need to diversify strategically by building on innovation to develop lasting regional competitive advantages. As such, support for the local economic development of communities is a priority for the Government of Canada.
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead and Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, acting on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED, announced $3,529,892 in financial support for 10 projects in the Appalaches RCM.
The funding granted through CED’s Canadian Initiative for the Economic Diversification of Communities Reliant on Chrysotile will support the projects of SMEs, business support organizations, non-profit organizations and municipalities in connection with the diversification of economic activity to create jobs in the short and long terms.
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“Government of Canada support for projects that will contribute to economic growth and job creation here in Thetford Mines and in other communities in the Appalaches RCM is excellent news!”
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead and Minister of International Development and La Francophonie
“By providing these projects with financial support, the Government of Canada is reaffirming its commitment to help communities in diversifying and strengthening their economies and to help them seize promising economic development opportunities for the future.”
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for CED
Quick Facts
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CED is one of the six regional development agencies under the responsibility of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.
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The Canadian Initiative for the Economic Diversification of Communities Reliant on Chrysotile is intended to support communities and businesses in the Les Sources and Les Appalaches RCMs in their efforts to transition to new economic activities.
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For more information on CED’s key directions until 2021, consult Strategic Plan 2021 or visit www.dec-ced.gc.ca
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