St. John's, Newfoundland – The Honourable Fabian Manning, Senator, today announced close to $7 million in funding over the next two years to modernize 19 federal science facilities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
In Budget 2009, Canada's Economic Action Plan, the federal government committed to an accelerated investment program to provide $250 million, over the next two years, to modernize federal laboratories. The funding, one of the many job-creating investments in the Economic Action Plan, will improve these facilities while providing economic stimulus in regions across the country.
"This program is addressing important maintenance issues in our laboratories and will quickly bring economic stimulus to this region," said Senator Manning. "This funding will provide jobs for workers ranging from upgrading a saltwater pumping system, to roadwork and building system repairs at field camps across the province. With this funding, our scientists and researchers will have healthier and more modern work environments that will enhance research and development, resulting in even better health and safety outcomes for Canadians."
The facilities being upgraded in the region are:
- Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Centre (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) - $5,573,800
- 18 Scientific Field Camps and Fishway Facilities (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) - $1,120,000
To learn more about Canada's Economic Action Plan visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Nancy Bishay
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-947-3474
Bob Fagan
A/Regional Director of Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
709-772-7622
