Harper Government Investment Enhances Tourism, Supports Youth and Encourages Growth in North Bay and Surrounding Areas

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December 19, 2014 – North Bay – Industry Canada/FedNor

Member of Parliament Jay Aspin (Nipissing—Timiskaming), on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), today announced an investment by the Harper Government to bolster tourism and create economic development opportunities throughout the region.

The investment of $1,105,753 will support three strategic initiatives that will benefit the people, businesses and communities in the Nipissing–Timiskaming and Parry Sound regions. Specifically, the funding will be used to complete renovations to North Bay's Memorial Gardens, enable the creation of a youth internship and assist with the delivery of two youth entrepreneurship programs in the Nipissing and Parry Sound regions (see attached information sheet).

Quick facts

The funding announced today is provided through FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program, which supports projects that promote sustainable community economic development, enhance business development and growth, and facilitate innovation throughout the region.
Since 2006, through FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program, the Government of Canada has invested $329 million in more than 1,600 projects. These investments have supported more than 21,500 jobs throughout Northern Ontario.

Quotes

"Our Government is proud to support the economic development priorities of Northern Ontario communities to strengthen and diversify the regional economy and create jobs. Today's announcement builds on our record of success for Nipissing-Timiskaming by investing in projects that create business development and employment opportunities, and position the region for sustainable growth and long-term prosperity."
– Jay Aspin
Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming

"The Memorial Gardens is an economic cornerstone for North Bay and surrounding areas and I am very pleased that FedNor is investing to transform the facility into a state-of-the-art tourism and entertainment venue. On behalf of the City of North Bay and the local organizations that will benefit from today's announcement, I would like to thank the Government of Canada for recognizing our economic needs and investing to further position our community as open for business."
– Mayor Al McDonald
City of North Bay

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Contact

Alexandra Lemieux
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Greg Rickford
613-996-2007

Peter Williams
Communications Officer
FedNor
705-670-6244 or 1-877-333-6673 Ext 308

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