September 22, 2014 – Salmo, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced over $403,000 in federal funding under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) in support of seven infrastructure projects in British Columbia – one in the Thompson Okanagan region, and six in the Kootenay region.
In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Government of Canada announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. The Government committed $150 million over two years for the Fund. CIIFsupported 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
Laurie MacDonald
Executive Director
Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre Society
Salmo, British Columbia
Telephone: 250-357-2053
Email: laurie@svycc.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 Government of Canada has committed to creating jobs and supporting communities through repairs and improvements to existing community facilities. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) delivered the Fund in Western Canada with an allocation of $46.2 million over two years.
Seven CIIF projects have been funded – one in the Thompson Okanagan region, and six in the Kootenay region.
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.
