Government of Canada Invests in Indigenous Economic Development in Manitoba
Backgrounder
A skilled and entrepreneurial workforce is critical to drive economic growth in Western Canada. The investments announced today are part of the Western Diversification Program (WDP), the main program through which Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) makes strategic investments in initiatives that enhance and strengthen the economy of Western Canada.
On March 13, 2018, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada announced more than $27 million for 45 Indigenous Economic Growth projects throughout Western Canada. Today’s announcement highlights eight of the Indigenous Economic Growth projects in Manitoba.
| Project Proponent | Project Description | Location | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assiniboine Community College | Purchase and equip trailers for trade-related training in Indigenous communities | Brandon, MB | $ 150,000 |
| Fisher River Economic Development Corporation | Install a solar farm in Fisher River Cree Nation | Koostatak, MB | $ 1,100,000 |
| Atoskiwin Training and Employment Centre | Expand trades training at Atoskiwin Training and Employment Centre | Nelson House, MB | $ 387,615 |
| Manitoba Food Charter Inc. (Food Matters Manitoba) | Establish a portable farming system in Norway House | Norway House, MB | $ 200,000 |
| Norway House Pharmacy Ltd. | Purchase automated pharmaceutical equipment to expand business opportunities | Norway House, MB | $ 165,328 |
| Aki Energy Incorporated | Install geothermal heating systems in 600 First Nation homes in Manitoba | Winnipeg, MB | $ 1,167,200 |
| Broadband Communications North Inc. | Establish a centre to support the upgrade and expansion of broadband access to First Nations | Winnipeg, MB | $ 937,600 |
| Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) | Establish a blast hole drilling training program in partnership with First Nation communities | Winnipeg, MB | $ 1,254,800 |
| TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING | $ 5,362,543 | ||