Government of Canada Invests $50,000 to Improve Access at Conmee Community Centre
News Release
December 2, 2016 – Thunder Bay, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario – FedNor
The Government of Canada's $50,000 investment in the Township of Conmee's Community Centre, located 40 kilometres west of Thunder Bay, will improve the facility's accessibility. The funding will assist with the installation of an elevator in the two-storey facility.
Don Rusnak, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program investment. The second floor of the centre is used for classes and the community's Internet cafe.
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding, delivered in Northern Ontario through FedNor, is part of the Government of Canada's coordinated approach to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation. These investments across Canada will help create jobs, boost economic activity, strengthen communities, and celebrate Canada's rich heritage and history.
Quick facts
- Canada CIP 150 is designed to leave a lasting legacy by supporting the rehabilitation or improvement of existing community infrastructure assets and facilities across the country that promote community and cultural benefits for the public.
- FedNor is delivering this program in Northern Ontario with an allocation of $10.4 million over two years, ending March 31st, 2018.
Quotes
"The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of investing to help communities, such as the Township of Conmee, improve access to key public buildings for the benefit of their residents. This funding will ensure that people with disabilities and the elderly, among others, will be able to take advantage of programs and services made available on the community centre's second floor."
– The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor
"I'm pleased to see that today's investment will mean that all residents, including those with mobility issues, will be able to participate in classes or use the facility's Internet café. This installation will ensure that every community member can make full use of the community centre's services."
– Don Rusnak, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River
"On behalf of the Township's residents, I would like to thank the Government of Canada for its investment, through FedNor, that will enable us to address a priority project ensuring we are an inclusive community."
– Kevin Holland, Mayor, Township of Conmee
Associated Links
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Contacts
Kim Fewchuk
Communications Officer - FedNor
705-971-4112
Kim.Fewchuk@canada.ca
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