April 17, 2014 – Sidney, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip, and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced $141,208 in support of the infrastructure project at Beacon Wharf in Sidney under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
In Economic Action Plan 2012, our Government announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. The Fund supports projects that look to improve existing community infrastructure accessibility for use by the public, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, culture and other community facilities.
Jaime Burke
Manager, Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 604-666-1318
Email: jaime.burke@wd-deo.gc.ca
Larry Cross
Mayor
Town of Sidney
Telephone: 250-656-1139
Email: mayor@sidney.ca