Government of Canada Invests Over $994,000 in Improvements to Community Infrastructure in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Backgrounder
May 25, 2017 – Fort McMurray, Alberta – Western Economic Diversification Canada
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 local improvements to 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.
Today’s announcement is for four CIP 150 projects in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo area:
| Proponent | Project Description | Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program |
|---|---|---|
| Fort McKay First Nation | Upgrade the community arena in Fort McKay | $135,576 |
| Fort McKay Métis Community Association | Construct a community pavilion on the Métis cultural grounds in Fort McKay | $333,882 |
| Fort McMurray #468 First Nation | Renovate a Quonset currently being used as storage space into a multipurpose community facility | $325,000 |
| Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo | Renovate the Anzac Community Centre | $200,000 |
| TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING | $994,458 | |