Government of Canada Supporting Community Infrastructure in Atlantic Canada
July 27, 2015 – Fredericton, NB – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Boys & Girls Club of Fredericton will be updated, thanks in part to Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding announced today by the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency).
The Government of Canada has approved a contribution of $19,371 to upgrade the exterior of the building. This funding is part of the up to $16.6 million in funding allocated for projects in Atlantic Canada under CIP 150, announced earlier this year by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. This project involves replacing damaged blocks, repointing (replacing mortar) for the entire exterior and sealing/painting the building.
The national Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is providing up to $150 million over two years to support projects that rehabilitate, renovate and expand existing public infrastructure for communities. It is part of the Government of Canada’s activities to honour Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017. The program is expected to boost economic activity through infrastructure investments, build community-based partnerships and modernize existing community facilities.
In Atlantic Canada, CIP 150 is administered through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
Quick Facts:
- Every year over 1,300 children, youth and their families benefit from involvement in the Boys & Girls Club of Fredericton’s programs.
- The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is one of several infrastructure-related initiatives that the Government of Canada has undertaken to generate well-being and prosperity in communities across Canada.
- Infrastructure investments are a proven, effective means of boosting economic activity and enhancing the quality of life for Canadian families.
- Projects that will be supported by the program will be chosen based on assessment criteria including construction-readiness and public benefit, the extent to which funding is leveraged from other sources and linkages to Canada 150.
- Total federal government funding will be a maximum of 50 per cent of the total eligible costs for projects in Atlantic Canada.
- The Government of Canada’s contributions are contingent on the execution of contribution agreements with recipients.
- Selected projects are expected to be completed by March 31, 2018.
Quotes:
“The 150th anniversary of Confederation is a time to celebrate the places across this great country that unite and connect us – the parks, the trails, the cultural and community centres and more. The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program will have a lasting impact in Atlantic Canada and will ensure residents, such as those here in Fredericton, have access to improved community spaces.”
- The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Member of Parliament for Fredericton on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
"Support from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program will help us to make necessary repairs to the exterior walls of our Club. These repairs will ensure that the Boys and Girls Club continues to be available to the hundreds of children, youth and families that rely on us each week."
- Karen MacAlpine, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Fredericton
Associated Links:
www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/CIP150
http://canada.pch.gc.ca/canada150
http://www.fbgc.ca/
Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Paul CJ LeBlanc
Senior Communications Officer
ACOA New Brunswick
506-452-3310
Karen MacAlpine
Executive Director
Boys & Girls Club of Fredericton
506-452-8737
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