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).
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