Government of Canada Invests in Improvements to Manitoba’s Community Infrastructure

From: Western Economic Diversification Canada

News Release

The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding helps communities improve their local amenities, thus improving collective well-being in society.

May 5, 2017 – Morris, Manitoba – Western Economic Diversification Canada

Eight recreational and cultural facilities in rural Manitoba will undergo improvements thanks to an investment of $574,627 under the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada made the announcement today. See the Backgrounder for a full list of the projects announced.

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 deliver further community funding 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 invest in 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

“Throughout Canada, communities are adding improved infrastructure and amenities for use by residents and visitors alike. In south central Manitoba, the new Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program-funded upgrades to a curling rink, swimming pool, splash park, recreation complexes, and a picnic area will be enjoyed for generations to come.”

- Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada

“The Morris Curling Club is excited to be moving forward thanks to the support of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The installation of training equipment such as computers and video capture programs, lasers, and speed traps plus the cabinet to house all the equipment is exciting. Upgrades to the ice plant and installation of a geothermal ground loop which will stop perma frost gives us the opportunity to keep training year round. Once the work is complete, the Morris Curling Club will be able to operate as a modern recreational facility and provide important services to the community, Manitoba, and Canada.”

- Lorne Hamblin, Membership and Development Chair, Morris Curling Club

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Contacts

Lorne Pelletier
Director, Policy Planning and External Relations
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Telephone: 204-510-7659
Email: lorne.pelletier@canada.ca

Lorne Hamblin
Membership and Development Chair
Morris Curling Club
Morris, Manitoba
Telephone: 204-746-8042
Email: chamblin@mymts.net