Government of Canada Invests in Calgary’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 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.
A Government of Canada CIP 150 investment of $76,862 was announced today for work on three recreational and cultural projects in Calgary.
| Project Proponent | Project Description | Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Good Companions 50 Plus Club | Upgrade the Good Companions 50 Plus Club facility in Calgary | $22,882 |
| Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre Association | Replace museum and library flooring in Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre | $13,980 |
| Association Canadienne Francaise de l'Alberta - Regionale de Calgary | Construct an open air pavilion and install landscaping at Heritage Park in Calgary | $40,000 |