Government of Canada Invests to Create Jobs, Opportunities and Improve Community Spaces for a Better Quality of Life in Northwestern Ontario
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada funding announced today is provided through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) and the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150). Through the NODP, FedNor invests in projects that encourage economic growth, diversification, job creation and self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario, whereas the CIP 150 program is designed to leave a lasting legacy in communities across the country by supporting improvements to community infrastructure that provide community and cultural benefits for the public.
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
$200,000
The Government of Canada is investing $200,000 in FedNor Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) funding to help upgrade and realign unsafe sections of the 52 kilometre access road that leads into the Mitaanjigamiing First Nation. This will allow the community to pursue economic and business development opportunities that will create employment for its citizens and those in the surrounding region. The infrastructure upgrades include right of way widening and brushing, water crossing and ditch upgrades, new road construction, surface widening, and signage.
Couchiching First Nation
$100,000
In celebration of Canada's 150th anniversary, a CIP 150 investment of $100,000 will enable the Couchiching First Nation to make some key improvements to its arena and recreation facility. Specifically, the funding will be used to support the paving of the facility’s parking lot and the installation of exterior lighting. In addition to making the facility safer, it will enable the community to use the building in the event of a long-term emergency situation, as well as enable it to accommodate a greater number of vehicles and host larger events and celebrations.
Rainy River First Nations
$100,000
To increase economic opportunities related to cultural tourism and help promote the unique history of the local Indigenous people, the Government of Canada is investing $100,000 in CIP 150 funding to help the Rainy River First Nations modernize its Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre. As a result of this investment, the Centre will introduce more engaging and dynamic historical displays to its theatre area to offer residents and visitors a better representation of local history. More specifically, the project will involve the design and development of program content for high-tech interactive displays and the site improvements required to house them.
Town of Fort Frances
$69,300
An additional $69,300 CIP 150 investment from the Government of Canada will enable the Town of Fort Frances to modernize its Museum and Cultural Centre and make it more accessible. The funding will help the community replace the museum’s roof, install a fully accessible washroom, and construct a ramp system to accommodate visitors with mobility challenges. This investment will enable the 118-year-old museum to continue to preserve the cultural heritage of the Rainy River District and share it with local residents and visitors from far and wide for many years to come.