15 October 2009
Fogo, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Town of Fogo’s playground is being improved with the support of the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Minister for the Atlantic Gateway and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador announced more than $8,300 in support for the project under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program, a key component of the Action Plan.
“Community recreational facilities create an environment where our young people can enjoy the benefits of physical activity close to home,” said Minister MacKay. “Through this investment, under Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Town of Fogo will provide a safe playground area with new equipment for children in the community to enjoy for years to come.”
Plans include the installation of new equipment to provide a safe, structured playground area for children in the community.
Canada’s Economic Action Plan is providing $500 million over two years for the RInC program to support the upgrading and renewal of recreational facilities in communities, and to encourage increased participation in physical activity and community building.
Municipalities, First Nations governments, community organizations and other not-for-profit entities in Atlantic Canada that have eligible projects that can be completed before March 31, 2011, are invited to submit their proposals.
For details on project eligibility and how to submit an application, please refer to the program backgrounder on ACOA’s website at www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca.
For information on Canada's Economic Action Plan, please visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.
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The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Minister of the Atlantic Gateway and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced a federal investment of more than $8,300 to assist the Town of Fogo upgrade its community’s playground with new equipment.
The federal funding is being provided under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program, (RInC) a key economic stimulus initiative under the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. Under RInC, a total of $500 million is being provided over two years to support upgrades and repairs to recreational facilities in communities throughout the country.
Doug Burgess
Director, Public Affairs
ACOA-NL
709-772-2935
