Prince Edward Island Residents to benefit from Investments in Green and Community Infrastructure
News release
Kensington, Prince Edward Island, August 19, 2019—The governments of Canada and PEI recognize that strategic investments in green and local wastewater infrastructure play a key role in supporting dynamic, healthy communities while improving residents’ quality of life and protecting the environment.
Today, the Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development, along with Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture Minister Matthew MacKay announced funding to support five projects in four PEI communities.
Four projects will see improvements to water and wastewater systems in the communities of Cornwall, Kensington, and the Resort Municipality. For example, in Kensington, upgrades to the well field system, including additional piping and new backup power supply, will ensure residents continue to have access to a safe and reliable source of potable water.
In addition, improvements to the Albany Community Centre will make it more accessible to seniors and people with disabilities.
The Government of Canada is contributing over $1.65 million to the projects through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The Government of Prince Edward Island is contributing over $1.3 million. The recipients are responsible for the remainder of the projects costs.
Quotes
“Investing in green and community infrastructure is building sustainable and inclusive communities. These investments ensure that our residents have better access to community services, clean water and improved wastewater services.”
The Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development
“The people who make up our communities are the real source of strength in our province. From water systems to more accessible community centres, these infrastructure upgrades are investments in local community priorities that benefit of all Islanders.”
The Honourable Matthew MacKay, Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, Government of Prince Edward Island
Quick facts
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Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.
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$26.9 billion of this funding is supporting green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
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$25.3 billion of this funding is supporting social infrastructure in Canadian communities.
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More than $10.1 billion of this funding is supporting trade and transportation projects, including $5 billion available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
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$2 billion of this funding is supporting infrastructure projects that meet the unique needs of rural and northern communities like facilities to support food security, local access roads and enhanced broadband connectivity.
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The Rural Economic Development Strategy leverages ongoing federal investments and provides a vision for the future, identifying practical steps to take in the short term, and serving as a foundation to guide further work.
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These investments complement the Atlantic Growth Strategy, a federal-provincial action plan aimed at stimulating economic growth in the region through five priority areas:
- Skilled workforce/Immigration;
- Innovation;
- Clean growth and climate change;
- Trade and investment;
- Infrastructure.
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Emilie Simard
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development
613-996-4649
emilie.simard3@canada.ca
Katie MacDonald
Communications Officer
Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy
902-314-3996
katiemacdonald@gov.pe.ca
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