July 30, 2015 – Courtenay, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $502,698 for five projects under the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
In Economic Action Plan 2015, the Government of Canada announced further support for communities with the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Thanks to a commitment of $150 million, communities from coast to coast to coast will see support for improvements to local infrastructure, creating a lasting legacy as Canada prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
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.
Quick Facts
- The national Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program provides $150 million over two years to be delivered by regional development agencies across the country. It is part of the federal government’s activities to honour Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
- The five projects being announced today total $502,698 in funding under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, and will help improve existing community infrastructure in Port McNeill, Campbell River, Sayward, Fanny Bay and Courtenay.
Quotes
“The significant support that existing community and cultural infrastructure has received reflects our Government’s commitment to create jobs and build stronger communities. By working in partnerships with communities across the West, we are helping Canadians celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation while leaving a lasting legacy of improved public infrastructure.”
- The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North
“Ships Point Improvement District is delighted to be one of the recipients under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. It is great for a small, self- supporting community to be given the recognition and help with replacing our aging water system.”
- Gary Patterson, Chairman, Ships Point Improvement District
Additional Links
British Columbia Projects being launched today:
Contacts
Ben Stanford
Regional Communications Manager, BC Region
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 604-666-3395
Email: ben.stanford@wd-deo.gc.ca
Nina LeBlanc
Administrator
Ships Point Improvement District
Telephone: 250-335-0551
Email: shipspt1@shaw.ca
