Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and Charles Thibodeau, President of the Centre culturel et sportif de Cormier-Village, announced a federal investment of more than $159,000 to modernize the Ecoparc de Cormier-Village.

“The Ecoparc de Cormier-Village is already a leader in environmental sustainability, and this investment will allow to take their ambitions even further. Our government will continue to support communities across New Brunswick as we build a more sustainable future.”

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities

“The installation of solar panels at the Centre culturel et sportif de Cormier-Village is an innovative way for the community to provide power to the centre and it demonstrates how they are planning for the future. Our government is pleased to support important projects like these which build vibrant and sustainable communities.”

The Honourable Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation

“With this investment, the Ecoparc de Cormier-Village will be able to pursue its mission to help society create a healthier and more sustainable environment while focusing its efforts on the harmonious integration of appropriate technologies and natural ecosystems.”

Charles Thibodeau, President of the Centre culturel et sportif de Cormier-Village

• The Government of Canada is contributing $159,600 to this project through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program (GICB). UNI Financial Cooperation is contributing $24,900 and the Government of New Brunswick is contributing $15,000.

• The GICB program was created in support of Canada’s Strengthened Climate Plan: a Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy, supporting the Plan’s first pillar through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the increase of energy efficiency, and higher resilience to climate change. It is providing $1.5 billion over five years towards green and accessible retrofits, repairs or upgrades.

• The GICB program aims to improve the places Canadians work, learn, play, live and gather by cutting pollution, making life more affordable, and supporting thousands of good jobs. Through green and other upgrades to existing public community buildings and new builds in underserved communities, GICB helps ensure community facilities are inclusive, accessible, and have a long service life, while also helping Canada move towards its net-zero objectives by 2050.

• At least 10 percent of funding is allocated to projects serving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, including Indigenous populations in urban centres.

• The funding announced today builds on the Government of Canada's work through the Atlantic Growth Strategy to create well-paying middle-class jobs, strengthen local economies, and build inclusive communities. 

Associated links

• Green and Inclusive Community Buildings
• Investing in Canada Plan Project Map
• Strengthened Climate Plan
• Infrastructure in New Brunswick

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Jean-Sébastien Comeau
Press Secretary and Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities
343-574-8116
Jean-Sebastien.Comeau@iga-aig.gc.ca

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Mary-Anne Hurley-Corbyn
Director of Communications
Regional Development Corporation
506-429-2624
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François Gionet
Community Agent
UNI Financial Cooperation
506-864-0908
francois.gionet@uni.ca

Charles Thibodeau
President
Centre culturel et sportif de Cormier-Village
506-532-3014
ecoparccormiervillag@gmail.com