Government of Canada Invests $1.5M to Support Infrastructure, Economic Growth and Youth in the Temiskaming Shores Region
News Release
April 20, 2017 – Temiskaming Shores, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario – FedNor
The Government of Canada today announced an investment of $1,514,733 in support of six projects in the Temiskaming Shores region that will support business development and growth, economic diversification, youth, and community infrastructure.
Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor. Organizations that will benefit from this announcement include: the City of Temiskaming Shores, Township of Harley, the Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance, Timiskaming First Nation, ACFO-Témiskaming, and the Township of James.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada is proud to work hand-in-hand with Northern Ontario communities and organizations to support strategic initiatives that create jobs and help grow the regional economy. The funding announced today will help build a stronger and more diversified economy that benefit the people, businesses and communities of the Temiskaming Shores region.”
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor
“Today’s announcement demonstrates our government’s commitment to Northern Ontario and to helping accelerate growth in all corners of the region. By investing in business development and growth, economic diversification, youth, and community infrastructure, we help build a strong economic foundation that will support the long-term growth and prosperity of Temiskaming Shores and the surrounding areas.”
Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming
“On behalf of all funding recipients, I would like to acknowledge the financial support from the Government of Canada through FedNor. The funding announced today will support priority projects throughout this region which will help us take advantage of economic and business development opportunities, enabling us to grow and prosper.”
Mayor Carman Kidd, City of Temiskaming Shores
Related Products
Associated Links
Contacts
Barclay Babcock
Communications Officer
FedNor
705-690-0957
barclay.babcock@canada.ca