July 29, 2015 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Member of Parliament for Delta—Richmond East and Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of over $2.8 million for 11 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. WD is responsible for the distribution of $46,200,000 over two years for Western Canada.
- The 11 projects being announced today total $2,821,650 in funding under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, and will help improve existing community infrastructure in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Quotes
“A healthy and thriving community requires the necessary sporting facilities and outdoor spaces to ensure that the community is able to stay fit and active, and the renovations to the aquatic centre at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver will help foster an energized and positive community.”
- The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Member of Parliament for Delta—Richmond East and Minister of National Revenue
“As Canada prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary of Confederation, our Government is helping to renovate, expand and rehabilitate existing infrastructure that provides community and cultural benefits for Canadians through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.”
- Wai Young, Member of Parliament for Vancouver South
“I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Government of Canada for approving our request for funding under The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, which will help renovate the aging aquatic centre at the JCC of Greater Vancouver. With the funds provided by the Government, the JCC will be able to provide our members, patrons and residents of this area an improved, modernized and energy efficient aquatic facility. Major infrastructure projects like this would not be possible without help from financial grants like the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.”
- Eldad Goldfarb, Executive Director, Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver
Additional Links
British Columbia Projects being launched today:
Contacts
Ben Stanford
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 604-666-3395
Email: ben.stanford@wd-deo.gc.ca
