September 8, 2014 – Sproat Lake, 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 $183,703 in federal funding under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) in support of five infrastructure projects – four on Vancouver Island, and one on Gabriola Island.
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
Telephone: 613-954-8097
Email: emily.goucher@wd-deo.gc.ca
Janet Chen
Manager of Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 604-666-3395
Email: janet.chen@wd-deo.gc.ca
Janice Hill
Environmental Services Coordinator
Alberni—Clayoquot Regional District
Port Alberni, British Columbia
Telephone: 250-720-2714
Email: janice.hill@acrd.bc.ca
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
Website: WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund
Through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF), the Harper Government has 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.
Five CIIF projects have been funded – four on Vancouver Island and one on Gabriola Island.
More information on the delivery of the Fund in each region is available by contacting each regional development agency. In Western Canada, please visit www.wd-deo.gc.ca for further details.
