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April 26, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
04-31
CORNWALL, ONTARIO- The Honourable Joe Volpe, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced funding of $713,373 for seven projects in the Cornwall area.
"Unemployed individuals in the Cornwall area will have the opportunity to learn new skills that will enhance their chances of finding work," said Minister Volpe. "By working in partnership, we are building on Cornwall's continued efforts and progress in revitalizing its economy."
The Government of Canada is providing support for these projects through the Job Creation Partnerships program. These projects will help to create employment opportunities for 28 people.
The Job Creation Partnerships program supports the creation of incremental and meaningful work opportunities for clients in activities that help develop the community and the local economy. Human Resource Centres of Canada or partner agencies work with employers and community organizations to identify employment opportunities that can provide Employment Insurance (EI) recipients with valuable job experience.
Funding for Job Creation Partnerships is provided through the Employment Insurance Act. EI claimants receive their regular income benefits and/or income support under EI part II - Employment Benefits, which may be increased by the employer to a local prevailing occupational wage rate. Also eligible are other insured participants, such as clients who have received employment benefits within the last three years, or maternity or parental benefits that started in the past five years.
These projects support the Government of Canada's goals to encourage Canadians to upgrade their skills and knowledge to their fullest potential.
Funding for these projects was provided for in the March 2004 federal Budget.
These projects have been reviewed to ensure compliance with the Department's administration of its grant and contribution programs, and are subject to review under the Financial Administration Act.
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The seven recipients of the Job Creation Partnerships funding are:
Organization Name
Project
Location
Funding
Friends of the Ruins
St. Raphaels Inc.
Friends of the Ruins
St. Raphaels Inc.
Williamstown
$43,251
United Counties of Stormont,
Dundas and Glengarry
Historical Courtroom Restoration
Cornwall
$119,403
United Counties of Stormont,
Dundas and Glengarry
Friends of the Apple Hill
Forestry Centre
Cornwall
$131,659
Raisin Region Conservation
Authority
Natural Heritage Strategy
Cornwall
$ 40,390
SDG Historical Society
SDG Historical Society
Cornwall
$230,884
Conseil scolaire de district
catholique de l'Est ontarien
Jeux franco-ontariens
L'Original
$33,384
J'aime apprendre inc.
La promesse de l'Ontario
Cornwall
$114,402
For more information:
Stephanie Lewis
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development
(819) 994-2482
Media Relations Office
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
(819) 994-5559
