CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION OF BOREAL BIODIVERSITY FOR ATTAINING ITS FUNDING OBJECTIVE

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Borealium of the Centre for Conservation of Boreal Biodiversity (CCBB) Saint-Félicien (Quebec), September 9, 2004 -- The Honourable Jacques Saada, Minister for Canada Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Francophonie, is proud to draw attention to the success of the funding campaign for the Borealium theme pavilion at the Centre for Conservation of Boreal Biodiversity (CCBB). 'In May 2001, the Government of Canada announced a non-refundable financial contribution of almost $10 million to construct a theme pavilion at a cost of $12.5 million; this is a world-class project that is vital to the development of the regional economy. The success of the funding campaign attests to the attachment and pride that the entire population of the region feels toward the CCBB,' Mr Saada stated. 'I also wish to emphasize the financial participation of the government of Quebec and of other partners, without whose contribution this project would never have seen the light of day. This is a fine example of concerted action aimed at enhancing the profile of the Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean region on the international tourist scene,' the Minister added. Canada Economic Development's mandate is to promote the economic development of the regions of Quebec. Primarily through financial assistance programs, the Agency elicits and supports the implementation of economic development projects. The two priorities the Agency has set itself are to foster innovation and the knowledge economy in each region of Quebec, and to help communities that are having difficulty adjusting to the new economy. In this way, the Agency contributes to the attainment of the Government of Canada's objective of building the 21st Century economy. - 30 - Sources : Louis PotvinCommunicationsCanada Economic Development (418) 668-3084(418) 480-8658 (cell)Jean-François Del TorchioPress SecretaryOffice of the Honourable Jacques Saada(514) 496-1282

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION OF BOREAL BIODIVERSITY FOR ATTAINING ITS FUNDING OBJECTIVE

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