The dream of building a Community Peace Centre in downtown Moncton took a giant leap forward as the governments of Canada and New Brunswick announced a combined investment of more than $4.4 million. On hand for today’s announcement were the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway; and the Honourable Chris Collins, Minister of Local Government.
“Our government’s investment of $2,202,000 under the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) will help provide cost savings to a group of non-profit organizations, allowing them to be more financially self-sustaining,” said Minister Ashfield. “Through its Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will make a difference in communities both today and in the future. A strong not-for-profit sector that can adequately address the social needs of a community is vital to enhancing its long-term economic growth and viability.”
“The Province of New Brunswick is proud to be an important partner in this community project,” said Collins, on behalf of Business New Brunswick Minister Victor Boudreau, who is also minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation. “Our investment will help to improve quality of life, strengthens our communities, and helps us to work toward our goal of self-sufficiency." The Province of New Brunswick is committing $2.2 million towards this project.
Upon completion of the project, the Community Peace Centre will be an 80,000-square foot facility that will bring together six non-profit groups, allowing them to share resources and improve operational efficiencies. The organizations are the Central United Church, the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick, Family Services of Moncton Inc., Volunteer Centre of Southeastern New Brunswick Inc., Early Childhood Stimulation Inc., and the Multicultural Association of Greater Moncton Area Inc.
“These contributions from the Government of Canada, the Province of New Brunswick and the City of Moncton will help us to realize the dream of the Community Peace Centre,” said Maurice LeBlanc spokesperson for the Community Peace Centre. “This complex will be the heart of the community and a catalyst of peace for individuals and families in our region”.
Canada’s Economic Action Plan will provide a total of $1 billion over two years through CAF to support initiatives that help create and maintain jobs in communities impacted by the economic downturn. Atlantic Canada’s allocation of $100 million under CAF is administered by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
For information on Canada’s Economic Action Plan, see www.actionplan.gc.ca.
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The dream of building a Community Peace Centre in downtown Moncton took a giant leap forward as the governments of Canada and New Brunswick announced a combined investment of more than $4.4 million. On hand for today’s announcement were the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway; and the Honourable Chris Collins, Minister of Local Government.
Upon completion of the project, the Community Peace Centre will be an 80,000-square foot facility that will bring together six non-profit groups, allowing them to share resources and improve operational efficiencies.
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INFORMATION
Erin Filliter
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of National Revenue,
Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and
Minister for the Atlantic Gateway
613-941-7241
Bruce MacFarlane
Regional Development Corporation
506-444-4606
Paul CJ LeBlanc
Senior Communications Officer
ACOA NB
506-452-3310
Maurice LeBlanc
CEO
Family Service Moncton
506-857-3258 ext. 22
