March 04, 2011
Hadashville, Manitoba
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Provencher, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced Government of Canada support to help Berger Peat Moss Ltd. strengthen economic opportunities in Hadashville.
"Investments such as this demonstrate our Government's commitment to creating and protecting jobs, helping threatened industries, and laying the foundations for our future prosperity," said Minister Toews.
Federal funding of $1,072,763 is being provided through the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.
"Berger Peat Moss is investing in the Hadashville plant to enhance our production capacity and become more competitive while ensuring a long-term relationship with the local community," said Denis Lebel, Director of Operations, Berger Peat Moss Ltd.
Under the project, Berger will construct storage pads; build field access roads and open bog areas; implement the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program; enhance screening equipment in the plant; and purchase loading and field harvester operating equipment. This will enhance current operations and create job opportunities.
CAF supports the most affected western Canadian communities, such as those that are heavily reliant on resource-based industries. 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.
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The Government of Canada is investing $1,072,763 in Berger Peat Moss Ltd. in Hadashville, Manitoba, under the Community Adjustment Fund.
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Provencher, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced funding to help Berger increase the capacity of its operation.
For more information, contact:
Brian Williamson
Communications, Winnipeg
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 204 983-6243
Marc Bourgoin
Corporate Director
Berger Peat Moss Ltd.
Telephone: 418 862-4462 x146
WD Toll-Free Number:1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
WD Website: www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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