July 28, 2015 – Abbotsford, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament for Abbotsford, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $144,250 for improvements to the Sumas First Nation Longhouse under the federal government’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
In Budget 2015, the Government of Canada announced additional 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’s 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.
Nicholas Insley
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: 613-220-6208
Email: nicholas.insley@wd-deo.gc.ca
Chief Dalton Silver
Sumas First Nation
Telephone: 604-852-4041
Email: Dalton.Silver@SumasFirstNation.com
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
Website: WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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