Harper Government Investment Supports Community Economic Development and Growth in the Town of Latchford

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June 12, 2015 — Latchford, Ontario — Industry Canada/FedNor

Jay Aspin, MP for Nipissing—Timiskaming, 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 in support of economic diversification in the Latchford region.

A FedNor investment of $44,100 will enable the Town of Latchford, in partnership with Coleman Township, Temagami First Nation and Timiskaming First Nation, to complete a preliminary plan and conceptual design for the operation of the Latchford Generating Station. The plan will be used to determine the feasibility for the partnering communities to own and operate the Latchford Control Dam.

Quick Facts

The funding announced today is provided through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program, which support projects that promote sustainable community economic development, enhance business development and growth, and facilitate innovation.
Since 2006, through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program, the Harper Government has invested $351 million in support of more than 1,675 projects. These investments have supported more than 22,700 jobs throughout Northern Ontario.

Quotes

“Our Government is proud to support the efforts of rural communities to take charge of their economic development and undertake strategic planning initiatives, such as this one. Today’s investment will provide Latchford and its partnering communities with the information they need to determine the feasibility of the project and the economic opportunities it offers.”
- Jay Aspin
Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming

“Thanks to FedNor and the Government of Canada, we are exploring an opportunity that is not only enhancing the collaboration among our four communities, but could lead to some exciting revenue generation opportunities that could benefit all of us for years to come.”
- George Lefebvre
Mayor, Town of Latchford

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Contacts

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

Kim Fewchuk
Communications Officer
FedNor
705-971-4112 or 1-877-333-6673 Ext 306

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