August 18, 2014 – Winlaw, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, Cathy McLeod, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and for Western Economic Diversification, and Member of Parliament for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced $28,388 in federal funding under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) in support of two infrastructure projects in BC’s Southern Interior.
In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Harper Government announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. Our Government committed $150 million over two years for the Fund. The Fund supported projects that aimed to improve existing community infrastructure accessible for use by the public, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, and further community and cultural facilities.
Emily Goucher
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 613-954-8097
Email: emily.goucher@wd-deo.gc.ca
Ben Letts
A/Manager of Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 604-666-7543
Email: ben.letts@wd-deo.gc.ca
Slocan Valley Thread Guild
Telephone: 250-226-7703
Email: block_s_l@hotmail.com
Procter—Harrop Seniors Association
Telephone: 250-229-4256
