May 10, 2014 – Fort McMurray, Alberta – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, Regional Minister for Northern Alberta and Member of Parliament for Edmonton–Spruce Grove, accompanied by the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, announced support for six projects across northern Alberta under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Harper Government announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. The Fund supports projects that look to improve existing community infrastructure accessible for use by the public, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, cultural and other community facilities.
Donna Kinley
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Through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF), the Harper Government is committed to creating jobs and supporting communities through repairs and improvements to existing community facilities. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is delivering the Fund in Western Canada with an allocation of $46.2 million over two years.
Projects across northern Alberta received the following allocations:
More information on the delivery of the Fund in each region is available by contacting the relevant regional development agency. In Western Canada, please visit www.wd-deo.gc.ca for further details.
