July 24, 2015 – Burnaby, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, Andrew Saxton, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $1.2 million for three projects under the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
In Budget 2015, the Government of Canada announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. The Government committed $150 million for the Program, in order to provide significant support for community and cultural infrastructure across the country, as we celebrate Canada 150th anniversary of Confederation.
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program will help fund renovations, expansions and rehabilitations to existing infrastructure that provides community and cultural benefits for the public. The Program represents one of several infrastructure-related initiatives that the Government of Canada has undertaken to generate well-being and prosperity across Canada.
“Significant investment in community infrastructure is part of our Government’s plan to proudly celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. With our federal support, towns and cities from coast to coast will be able to preserve valuable public spaces, such as parks, trails, and community centres. These are the types of projects that unite and connect us all, and I’m pleased to see funding beginning to flow here in BC.”
- Andrew Saxton, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver
Ben Stanford
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
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