People, Communities and Businesses to Benefit from Economic Growth and Middle-Class Jobs
News release
Government of Canada invests to strengthen the economic outlook for Sudbury East region
June 28, 2018 - Sturgeon Falls, ON - Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario
The communities of French River, St.-Charles and Markstay-Warren are better positioned to capitalize on business and economic development opportunities thanks to a Government of Canada investment of more than $210,000. This FedNor funding will enable Economic Partners to hire an Economic Development Officer (EDO) for a three-year period to help identify, develop and implement priority community projects.
The announcement was made today by Marc Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for FedNor, the Government of Canada’s economic development organization for Northern Ontario.
Some key activities to be undertaken by the EDO include forming strategic alliances with local businesses, developing economic development strategies for the agriculture, forestry and tourism sectors, as well as implementing an investment readiness plan and workforce attraction and retention strategy.
Quotes
"The Government of Canada is proud to invest in strategic initiatives that fuel the economy and accelerate growth in Northern Ontario communities. Today’s announcement will help the partnering communities pursue a variety of economic development initiatives that will generate business opportunities, private-sector investments and good-paying middle-class jobs to support families living and working in the Sudbury East region."
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor
“I am thrilled that today’s announcement will support community economic development and growth initiatives that will create jobs and position the communities of French River, St.-Charles and Markstay-Warren for sustainable, long-term success. By investing in this regional priority project, the Government of Canada is empowering these communities to take charge of their economic future by enhancing business, tourism and economic growth throughout the region.”
- Marc Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt
"We are proud to partner with the Government of Canada through FedNor to maximize the economic potential of the Sudbury East region. Today’s announcement will allow us to hire a highly skilled Economic Development Officer to advance a number of priority projects that will help diversify the economy, stimulate growth and attract new private sector investment to the area."
- Claude Bouffard, Board Chair, Economic Partners Sudbury East - West Nipissing
Quick facts
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The funding announced today is provided through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP), which supports projects that promote sustainable community economic development, enhance business development and growth, and facilitate innovation throughout the region.
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As part of its NODP, FedNor offers the Community Investment Initiative for Northern Ontario (CIINO) with 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.
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Contacts
Barclay Babcock
Communications Officer
FedNor
705-690-0957
barclay.babcock@canada.ca
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