Government of Canada Celebrates the Completion of Infrastructure Stimulus Fund Projects in Yukon
Whitehorse, Yukon, October 28, 2011 – Ryan Leef, Member of Parliament for Yukon, today celebrated the successful conclusion of infrastructure projects across Yukon under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, a key part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.
"Our government delivered timely and targeted funding that created jobs and boosted our regional economy here in Yukon,"
said MP Leef. "Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, we supported 15 Infrastructure Stimulus Fund projects across Yukon that will strengthen communities for years to come."
Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada has worked in partnership with provinces, territories and municipalities and other partners to deliver timely and targeted investment to create jobs and boost the economy.
Through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund alone, over $3.7 million was committed to 15 projects in communities across Yukon. In every corner of the territory, jobs were created when the economy needed them most. Projects ranged from renovations to the Guild Hall in Whitehorse, to road and highway projects, and to bridge rehabilitation projects. A complete list of projects funded in Yukon is available at infrastructure.gc.ca.
Although the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund is now completed, the economic benefits of these projects will last for years to come.
To learn more about Canada's Economic Action Plan, visit actionplan.gc.ca
Contacts:
Pierre Floréa
Office of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
613-991-0700
Infrastructure Canada
613-948-1148
Toll free: 1-877-250-7154
The Government of Canada has committed over $3.7 million toward 15 projects across Yukon.
