The Government of Canada is Investing in Significant Infrastructure Projects in Lac Simon
News Release
January 12, 2017 – Lac Simon, QC – Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting community infrastructure development and to working together with First Nations in a spirit of reconciliation.
During a visit to Lac Simon, Quebec, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, announced an investment of $3.2 million in infrastructure projects under Budget 2016. Once completed, these projects will have a direct impact on the community’s well-being and will improve the quality of life for Lac Simon’s residents. One project, for example, provides funding for plans and specifications to expand the Amikobi elementary school, while another project consists of renovating the community centre to include a youth centre and fitness centre (see backgrounder for project details).
Quotes
“Our government is committed to partnering with First Nations to invest in communities, based on the priorities of First Nations. These investments will improve the quality of life in the community and will benefit the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region. Gathering spaces are essential for communities to come together to heal and to provide hope. We are proud to support Lac Simon on this important initiative.”
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, M.D., P.C., M.P.,
Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs
“As Chief, I am very pleased about the investments in my community and the impact these projects will have on our members. It is extremely important to create an environment where our youth can prosper and succeed. I am delighted that they will soon have access to a new school, a youth centre and a fitness centre.”
Adrienne Jérôme,
Chief of the Anishnabe Nation of Lac Simon
Quick facts
- Budget 2016 proposes historic investments of $4.6 billion over five years to support infrastructure projects in First Nation and Inuit communities.
- The Anishnabe Nation of Lac Simon is located on the west side of Lac Simon, 32 kilometres south-east of Val-d’Or, in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. It has 2,105 members, 1,706 of whom reside in the community.
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Associated links
- Budget 2016 Highlights – Indigenous and Northern Investments
- First Nations Enhanced Education Infrastructure Fund
- Kindergarten to grade 12 education
For more information, the media may contact:
Sabrina Williams
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett
613-697-8316
Media Relations
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
819-953-1160
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