Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Vancouver Island''s Community Infrastructure
(firmenpresse) - LAKE COWICHAN, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/28/15 -- Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $896,025 for eight projects on Vancouver Island, under the Government of Canada''s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
In Economic Action Plan 2015, the Government of Canada announced further support for communities with the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Thanks to a commitment of $150 million, communities from coast to coast to coast will see support for improvements to local infrastructure, creating a lasting legacy as Canada prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program will help fund renovations, expansions and rehabilitations to existing infrastructure that provides community and cultural benefits for the public. The Program represents one of several infrastructure-related initiatives that the Government of Canada has undertaken to generate well-being and prosperity across Canada.
Quick Facts
Quotes
"Community centres, parks, trails, and other public spaces contribute to the strength of our communities, and by helping to renew them we are ensuring that they remained useable for years to come while creating jobs and economic growth."
- The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North
"I am very grateful for the funding provided by Canada 150 towards the Centennial Park improvements. New and improved playing fields are long overdue and will become a valuable asset for our community. People of all ages will benefit from the upgrades to this recreational facility."
- Ross Forrest, Mayor of the Town of Lake Cowichan
Additional Links
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
British Columbia Projects being launched today:
to news releases and keep up-to-date on the latest from WD. Follow us on Twitter at .
The West Means Business.
IF THERE IS A DISCREPANCY BETWEEN ANY PRINTED VERSION AND THE ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THIS NEWS RELEASE, THE ELECTRONIC VERSION WILL PREVAIL.
Contacts:
Nicholas Insley
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
613-954-1042
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
WD is online at .
Themen in dieser Pressemitteilung:
Unternehmensinformation / Kurzprofil:
Datum: 28.07.2015 - 14:00 Uhr
Sprache: Deutsch
News-ID 1375163
Anzahl Zeichen: 0
contact information:
Contact person:
Town:
LAKE COWICHAN, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Phone:
Kategorie:
Government & Administration
Anmerkungen:
Diese Pressemitteilung wurde bisher 138 mal aufgerufen.
Die Pressemitteilung mit dem Titel:
"Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Vancouver Island''s Community Infrastructure
"
steht unter der journalistisch-redaktionellen Verantwortung von
Western Economic Diversification Canada and Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (Nachricht senden)
Beachten Sie bitte die weiteren Informationen zum Haftungsauschluß (gemäß TMG - TeleMedianGesetz) und dem Datenschutz (gemäß der DSGVO).
