October 25, 2014 - Edmundston, NB - Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development participated in a historic ceremony today, with a friendship agreement signed between the City of Edmundston and Madawaska Maliseet First Nation in New Brunswick. The friendship agreement strengthens partnerships between the two neighbouring communities to support increased collaboration on economic development projects that will benefit the entire region.
The communities have come together through the First Nations-Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI), with the support of Canada's investment of $1.6 million over three years.
CEDI is a joint venture of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO). It aims to enhance partnerships between participating First Nations and adjacent municipalities to develop and implement joint economic development plans and initiatives.
Erica Meekes
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
819-997-0002
Media Relations
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
819-953-1160
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