May 1, 2015 — Parry Sound, Ontario — Industry Canada/FedNor
The Honourable Tony Clement, MP for Parry–Sound Muskoka and President of the Treasury Board, 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 jobs, growth and prosperity in Northern Ontario.
The FedNor investment of $122,236 will enable Sail Parry Sound Inc. to complete infrastructure improvements at their sailing centre on the shores of Georgian Bay. Specifically, the funding will be used to construct a public observation deck and sail loft, complete landscaping upgrades and improvements to public washrooms. The investment will help Sail Parry Sound Inc. to grow its operations and create new business opportunities, including a café kiosk, a cycling rental and training centre, as well as the establishment of an ecologically sound watercraft rental business.
Alexandra Lemieux
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Greg Rickford
613-996-2007
Alexandra.Lemieux@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca
Barclay Babcock
Communications Officer
FedNor
705-670-0957 or 1-877-333-6673 Ext 303
