CanNor launches second phase of Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
News Release
Additional $6.4 million in funding for the North for community and cultural infrastructure
May 24, 2016 – Yellowknife, NWT – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Today, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced funding for the second phase of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) in the North.
Cultural and recreational infrastructure – like community centres, parks and arenas – help to make our communities feel like home. It is important for Canadians to have places where they can play together, meet, and create a sense of community. The Government of Canada is doubling its investment in community and cultural infrastructure, providing an additional $150 million nationally over two years to renovate, expand and improve these spaces across Canada. Of this investment, $6.4 million will support projects in the North.
CanNor is accepting applications for funding under the program's second phase on an ongoing basis. Municipal, regional and Indigenous governments, public sector bodies delivering municipal-type infrastructure services, and incorporated not-for-profit organizations are invited to apply for funding for projects that will be supported on a cost-shared basis.
Quick facts
- The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is part of the federal government's celebration of Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
- The second phase of the program will include funding for projects that support the Government's priorities to ensure a better future for Indigenous peoples and promote a clean-growth economy.
Quotes
"As we near the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program highlights the importance of places in our communities that bring us together and make Canada home. By providing support to renovate, expand and improve cultural and regional infrastructure, we will ensure these spaces will continue to be enjoyed by Canadians for years to come."
Navdeep Bains,
Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
"The Government of Canada, via CanNor, will refurbish and enhance recreational and related community facilities across the North. These Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program investments will help create jobs, boost economic activity, strengthen communities, and celebrate the North's rich heritage and history."
Michael McLeod,
Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories
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For further information, please contact:
Office of the Honourable Navdeep Singh Bains
343-291-2500
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Craig Welsh
Communications Advisor, Northwest Nunavut Region
867-975-3722
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