May 19, 2015 – Kasabonika Lake First Nation, ON – Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
The Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today announced infrastructure investments for 19 First Nations in Ontario, most of which are remote communities. Minister Rickford made the announcement while visiting Kasabonika Lake First Nation today.
The Government of Canada is investing $28.5 million for the design and upgrades to diesel generating stations and fuel tank systems at core facilities funded by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).
Emily Hillstrom
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Office of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
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