FedNor Investment Boosts Economic Development Activities and Job Creation in Smooth Rock Falls
News Release
July 12, 2016 – Smooth Rock Falls, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario – FedNor
Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced an investment of $300,000 in support of community economic development and job creation.
The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has received $300,000 to hire an economic development officer (EDO) for a three-year period. With the help of the EDO, the town is in a position to implement its economic development priorities identified in the town's recently adopted strategic plan.
The funding announced today is provided through the Community Investment Initiative for Northern Ontario (CIINO), a component of FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program. CIINO enables recipient communities and First Nations to increase the number of community and/or regional economic development initiatives implemented leading to increased business investment; job creation, and increased regional collaboration and partnerships among communities.
Quotes
"The Government of Canada is proud to invest in local community priority projects in Northern Ontario that create jobs and help boost economic activity. I look forward to the positive results this strategic investment will deliver for the people, businesses and communities of the region."
– The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor
"We are proud to support communities in their efforts to maximize the economic growth potential of their region, create jobs and promote sustainable economic development. This funding will give the Town of Smooth Rock Falls the tools it needs to position the region for long-term growth and diversification."
– Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury
"We would like to thank the Government of Canada for recognizing Northern Ontario's unique needs. Today's announcement is assisting us pave the way for job creation, growth and prosperity across our region."
– Michel Arsenault, Mayor of Smooth Rock Falls
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Contact
Barclay Babcock
Communications Officer - FedNor
705-690-0957
barclay.babcock@canada.ca
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