Harper Government Investment Supports Jobs, Growth and Prosperity in Northern Ontario's First Nation Communities

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March 16, 2015 — Timmins, Ontario — Industry Canada/FedNor

The Honourable Tony Clement (Parry Sound—Muskoka), 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), announced today an investment to support technology and innovation services, enhance regional economic development activities, and encourage Aboriginal business development and growth in seven Northern Ontario First Nation communities.

A FedNor investment totalling $922,250 will support the community economic and business development efforts of the Wakenagun Community Futures Development Corporation, as well as two innovation and technology projects being delivered by the Mushkegowuk Council (see attached information sheet).

Quick Facts

The funding announced today is provided through FedNor's Northern Ontario Development and Community Futures programs, which support 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 Harper Government has invested $343 million in support of more than 1,645 projects. These investments have supported more than 21,500 jobs throughout Northern Ontario.

Quotes

“The Harper Government is proud to support the efforts of Northern Ontario's First Nation communities to harness the economic potential of the region and maximize business development and growth opportunities. Today's announcement will help fuel the regional economy and contribute to building a solid foundation for the long-term prosperity of Aboriginal communities throughout the area.”
- The Honourable Tony Clement
Member of Parliament for Parry Sound–Muskoka and President of Treasury Board

“On behalf of the Mushkegowuk Council and the First Nations that will benefit from today's announcement, I would like to thank the Government of Canada for investing to grow our regional economy. Its financial support for these important projects will help create jobs and position communities throughout the area for economic success.”
- Grand Chief Lawrence Martin
Mushkegowuk Council

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Contacts

Alexandra Lemieux
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Greg Rickford
613-996-2007
Alexandra.Lemieux@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca

Barclay Babcock
Communications Officer
FedNor
705-690-0957 or 1-877-333-6673 Ext 303

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