Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests in community development with support for two Micmac communities in Gaspésie
Backgrounder
Gaspé, Quebec, August 7, 2024 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 7 2024, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient organizations, and their respective projects.
Summary
- 3 projects supported by CED under the Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
- $1,170,266 in non-repayable financial contributions from CED
- $1,333,346 in total investments generated
Details
| Recipient | Project objective | Main activities funded by CED | Funding program | CED contribution | Total project cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Micmacs of Gesgapegiag Band Website: gesgapegiag.ca |
The aim of the project is to improve the development of linguistic duality by implementing priority tourism projects identified in the 2019‑2023 strategic plan for the Gesgapegiag Indigenous community. |
CED’s contribution covers, among other things, the salary of a full-time tourism officer, professional fees and costs related to travel and the holding of community awareness-raising meetings. |
QEDP – Economic Development Initiative (EDI) – Official Languages |
$156,600 |
$284,000 |
|
Micmacs of Gesgapegiag Band Website: gesgapegiag.ca |
The aim of the project is to construct public washroom facilities equipped with an access ramp for wheelchairs in the Gesgapegiag community park (formerly known as the Pow-wow Grounds). |
CED’s contribution covers all costs to construct the new public washroom facilities that are accessible to people with limited mobility. |
QEDP – Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) |
$337,000 |
$337,000 |
|
Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (Listuguj Band Council) Website: listuguj.ca |
The aim of the project is to build new greenhouses to improve the outdoor spaces and support green projects in Listuguj. |
CED’s contribution focuses on all costs to construct the two new greenhouses, except for the fees for training and to purchase movable property. |
QEDP – Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) |
$676,666 |
$712,346 |
Information
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