Government of Canada Invests in Saskatoon's Community Infrastructure
Backgrounder
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) 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. $46.2 million was allocated for projects across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba). Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is responsible for administering the program in the West.
CIP 150 supports projects seeking to renovate, expand and improve existing community infrastructure. Priority was given to projects that upgrade recreational facilities, advance a clean growth economy, and have a positive impact on Indigenous communities and peoples.
A Government of Canada CIP 150 investment of $1,324,860 was announced today for five projects in Saskatoon. The projects include upgrades to a National Historic Site, recreational facilities, a city-wide trail network and an animal welfare organization, as outlined below.
| Project Proponent | Project Description | Federal Canada 150 Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority | Upgrade Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon | $425,000 |
| CN Curling Club | Upgrade the CN Curling Rink in Saskatoon | $54,610 |
| Meewasin Valley Authority | Upgrade the Meewasin Trail in Saskatoon | $250,000 |
| Saskatoon Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Create recreational trails and upgrade the SPCA facility in Saskatoon | $400,000 |
| Saskatoon Soccer Centre Inc. | Upgrade lighting and ventilation at the soccer centre in Saskatoon | $195,250 |
| TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING | $1,324,860 | |
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- Government of Canada Announces Support for Community Infrastructure in Saskatchewan
- Backgrounder: The 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017
- Wanuskewin Heritage Park
- CN Curling Club
- Meewasin Valley Authority
- Saskatoon SPCA
- Saskatoon Soccer Centre
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