February 11, 2015 – Winnipeg, MB – Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and Minister Responsible for the province of Manitoba on behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development today announced an investment for the construction of access roads to the Pauingassi and Little Grand Rapids First Nations.
Support for this project will help create immediate jobs and growth for the communities by providing access to jobs and training opportunities on the construction site.
When completed, the roads will connect the communities to the province's all-season road network currently under construction on the east side of Lake Winnipeg. This critical project will help create and improve access to jobs and improve commercial opportunities due to increased traffic.
This project will open the way between Pauingassi and Little Grand Rapids First Nations and to the local airport, which is operated by the province. In addition, when completed, the roads will link the communities with Bloodvein First Nation and the all season road. Currently, Little Grand Rapids and Pauingassi are accessible only by winter road or air.
The Government of Canada is contributing $6 million to the project over two years through the Building Canada Fund.
Emily Hillstrom
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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