WINNIPEG, MANITOBA -- (Marketwired) -- 08/01/15 -- Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $599,092 for eleven projects 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
-- The eleven projects being announced today total $599,092 in funding
under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, and will help
improve existing community infrastructure in Winnipeg.
-- The national Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program provides $150
million over two years to be delivered by regional development agencies
across the country.
Quotes
"Our investment in community infrastructure is part of our Government's plan to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation and it will help preserve valuable community and cultural spaces. Through this investment, communities right across the West are benefiting from improvements to parks, trails, and cultural and community centres."
- The Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification
Manitoba projects being launched today:
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Funding Recipient Description Canada 150
Funding
Amount
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2017 Canada Summer Games Host Upgrade the baseball diamond at $78,000
Society Inc. Whittier Park
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Renovate the Victor Mager $37,000
Winnipeg Inc. School's kitchen and club area
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Festival Du Voyageur Inc. Renovate Fort Gibraltar and $82,575
Whittier Park
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Louis Riel School Division Upgrade the playground for Ecole $85,000
Provencher School
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Norberry-Glenlee Community Renovate the hockey rink at the $42,667
Centre Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre
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Norwood Community Centre Replace the hockey rinks at the $50,000
Norwood Community Centre
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Panthers Gymnastics (1982) Rehabilitate the roof and parking $120,000
Inc. area at Panthers Gymnastics
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Parish of St. Mary Magdalene Expand the driveway at the Parish $10,200
Anglican Church of St. Magdalene
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The City of Winnipeg Upgrade intersection displays at $50,200
St. Anne's and St. Mary's
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The Riverside Lions Non-ProfitDevelop a courtyard at Riverside $40,000
Housing Inc. (RSLNPH) Lions Housing
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The Royal Canadian Legion Replace the front sign at the $3,450
Branch No. 43 Royal Canadian Legion Branch
No.43
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Additional Links
- Canada 150
- WD Canada 150
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Contacts:
Nicholas Insley
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
613-954-1042
nicholas.insley@wd-deo.gc.ca
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