May 20, 2015 — Kenora, Ontario — Industry Canada/FedNor
The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), announced today the launch of the new Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program in Northern Ontario.
The national program, announced through Economic Action Plan 2015, dedicates $150 million to celebrate Canada's history, heritage, values and future by reinvesting in community infrastructure across the country, as the Government of Canada prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
As of today, FedNor is accepting applications for funding to rehabilitate, renovate and expand existing public infrastructure for community use. Municipalities, First Nations and aboriginal organizations and their related entities, as well as incorporated not-for-profit organizations are invited to apply for funding for projects that will be supported on a cost-shared basis.
For detailed program and application information, please refer to fednor.gc.ca/CIP
Alexandra Lemieux
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Greg Rickford
613-996-2007
Alexandra.Lemieux@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca
Robert Naud
Senior Communications Officer
FedNor
613-302-7656 or 1-877-333-6673
