Government of Canada Invests $1.3 million in Improvements to Saskatoon's Community Infrastructure
News Release
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding helps communities improve their local amenities, thus improving collective well-being in the society.
December 16, 2016 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Five recreational and community facilities in Saskatoon, including a popular National Historic Site, will be upgraded with the Government of Canada’s CIP 150 investment of $1,324,860. The improvements made with the funding will help sustain the facilities over the long-term, which will provide Saskatoon residents with updated amenities to enjoy well into the future.
Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, on behalf of The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, made the announcement today during a visit to Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon.
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is part of Canada 150 Celebrates, the Government of Canada's celebration of our country's 150th anniversary of Confederation. Budget 2016 provided an additional $150 million over two years to Canada’s Regional Development Agencies to invest in the improvement of local communities across the country, starting in 2016-17, with Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) being responsible for administering the program in Western Canada.
Through investments in community infrastructure, the Government of Canada will support projects that seek to renovate, expand and improve existing community infrastructure, with a focus on recreational facilities, projects that advance a clean growth economy, and projects with a positive impact on Indigenous communities.
Quotes
"The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening community institutions, as well as the local economy, through improved infrastructure. Today's investments under Canada 150 demonstrate this commitment to help develop our communities, celebrate our heritage and improve the quality of life for all Canadians."
- Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
"Wanuskewin is thrilled to be the recipient of funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada, which will be used to repair the infrastructure of this iconic building. Wanuskewin has been a gathering place for many people for thousands of years. This funding assists us in maintaining a facility that will continue to bring people together - in community, in healing and in reconciliation."
- Dana Soonias, CEO, Wanuskewin Heritage Park
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Website: WD Homepage, Canada 150 Homepage, Wanuskewin Heritage Park website, CN Curling Club website, Meewasin Valley Authority website, Saskatoon SPCA website, Saskatoon Soccer Centre website.
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Additional Links
- Government of Canada Announces Support for Community Infrastructure in Saskatchewan
- Backgrounder: The 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017
- Backgrounder: Government of Canada Invests in Saskatoon’s Community Infrastructure
Contacts
Rhonda Laing
Director, Policy, Planning and External Relations
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 306-975-5944
Email: rhonda.laing@canada.ca
Tara Janzen
Development Manager
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Telephone: 306-931-6767 ext. 232
Email: tara.janzen@wanuskewin.com
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