VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Aug. 1, 2015) - Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $208,642 for five projects in British Columbia, 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 five projects being announced today total $208,642 in funding under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, and will help improve existing community infrastructure in British Columbia.
- The national Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program provides $150 million over two years to be delivered by regional development agencies across the country.
Quotes
"As Canada prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary of Confederation, our Government is helping to renovate, expand and rehabilitate existing infrastructure that provides community and cultural benefits for Canadians. Through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, we are creating jobs and leaving a lasting legacy of improved community infrastructure."
- The Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification
British Columbia projects being launched today:
| Funding Recipient | Description | Canada 150 Funding Amount | |
| Kootenay Family Place | Renovate the Kootenay Family Place neighbourhood house in Castlegar | $29,892 | |
| Lower Similkameen Indian Band | Rehabilitate and expand two traditional cultural centres in Keremeos | $10,000 | |
| Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society | Repair and upgrade the Slocan Valley Rail Trail | $31,000 | |
| St. Mary's Indian Band | Rehabilitate St. Eugene Mission Church in Cranbrook | $75,000 | |
| The Corporation of the Village of Warfield | Upgrade Warfield Centennial Pool | $62,750 |
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