September 25, 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Honourable Vic Toews, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Provencher, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification; and the Honourable Rosann Wowchuk, Deputy Premier, and Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives, on behalf of the Province of Manitoba, announced support to help strengthen economic opportunities across Manitoba.
“Through the Community Adjustment Fund our Government is investing in the future of Manitoba,
” said the Honourable Vic Toews. “Today we are investing in six projects that will help ensure our communities succeed at this time of economic slowdown and remain prosperous into the future.
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“These six projects represent investments in our rural communities and sustainable agricultural research that will help our economy grow,
” said the Honourable Rosann Wowchuk. “When we invest in new technology and research we expand the opportunities of Manitobans and open the door to many possibilities.
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Federal funding of $7,186,783 is being provided through the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan for six projects across Manitoba. The Province of Manitoba is providing funding of $5,057,500.
As part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) is a two-year, $1-billion national program that will provide an economic stimulus by supporting projects that create jobs and maintain employment in rural communities.
The fund will provide $306 million over two years to support the most affected western Canadian communities, such as those that are heavily reliant on resource-based industries, for instance forestry, mining, agriculture and fisheries, and communities that depend on the manufacturing industry. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is delivering the fund in the four western provinces.
Visit the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) in the West or Canada’s Economic Action Plan for more information.
Today’s announcement continues the important steps the Province of Manitoba is taking to support economic growth by investing $1.6 billion this year into infrastructure to stimulate the economy, create jobs, and renew the province’s roads, schools, health facilities and water treatment facilities.
For more information, contact:
Gabriela Klimes
Manager, Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 204 983-6243
Jodee Zamrykut
Cabinet Communications
Province of Manitoba
Telephone: 204 945-1494
WD Toll-Free Number:1 888 338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1 877 303-3388
Website: WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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Backgrounder
| Project |
Federal Funding (CAF) |
Provincial Funding |
Total Project Cost |
| Saint-Georges Community Development Corporation, Saint-Georges, Manitoba |
$315,000 |
$15,000 |
$595,300* |
University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg, Manitoba |
$2,319,457 |
$900,000 |
$4,448,663* |
Sainte-Agathe Community Development Inc.,
Sainte-Agathe, Manitoba |
$231,464 |
$5,000 |
$263,464* |
Valley Lions Recycling Inc.
Swan River, Manitoba |
$360,000 |
$12,500 |
$519,500* |
Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies Inc.,
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba |
$3,300,000 |
$4,100,000 |
$7,400,000 |
Evergreen Basic Needs Committee Inc.,
Gimli, Manitoba |
$660,862 |
$25,000 |
$1,457,500* |
| TOTAL |
$7,186,783 |
$5,057,500 |
$14,684,427* |
* These totals include other sources of funding.
Saint-Georges Community Development Corporation - Saint-Georges, Manitoba
The Saint-Georges Community Development Corporation will build two new homes and landscape the Cap Doré housing division. In 2010, construction will continue on an estimated six homes from the proceeds of the sale of the two initial houses.
University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, Manitoba
The University of Manitoba will build an 8,280 square-foot building, affiliated roadway, signage, exhibits and bio-digester for the Glenlea Farm Interpretive Centre.
Sainte-Agathe Community Development Inc. - Sainte-Agathe, Manitoba
Sainte-Agathe Community Development Inc., will build a permanent shelter for the Red River Valley Flood Interpretive Centre program in Sir George Etienne Cartier Park.
Valley Lions Recycling Inc. - Swan River, Manitoba
Valley Lions Recycling Inc, will construct a 50 x 50 foot building, purchase pelleting and processing equipment, and hire staff to produce and sell pelleted bio-waste products for retail consumers within a 160 km radius of Swan River, Manitoba.
Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies Inc. - Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
The Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies Inc. will develop a Food Centre of Excellence at the Food Development Centre in Portage la Prairie.
Evergreen Basic Needs Committee Inc. - Gimli, Manitoba
Evergreen Basic Needs will build a 10,816 square foot facility in Gimli to house their current programming and allow for the introduction of an Adult Learning Centre in the community.
