Harper Government Investing to Upgrade Atlantic Agricultural Research Facilities
(firmenpresse) - CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND -- (Marketwired) -- 07/15/15 -- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Member of Parliament for Egmont Gail Shea announced today funding of $4 million for infrastructure improvements at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) facilities in PEI to improve research capabilities for the agriculture sector and support its economic growth.
The Crops and Livestock Research Centre (CLRC) in Charlottetown will receive $2 million, towards modernizing existing laboratory facilities to better support the research activities at the centre. An additional $2 million will go to expanding greenhouse facilities at the Harrington Research Farm to create more high-quality greenhouse space that will support the priorities of the CLRC.
In addition to $4 million for CLRC, AAFC facilities in the Atlantic region (PEI, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland) will receive $1.3 million for upgrades to exhaust systems as well as repairs to roofs and roads.
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"Our government knows the value to these facilities not only to producers and communities here on PEI, but across Canada. These investments underscore our understanding of the importance of research in ensuring that our agriculture sector continues to grow and prosper.
- Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz
"The agriculture and food industry on PEI is a major driver of our economy. I am pleased with our government's investment in the Crops and Livestock Research Centre which will enhance research capabilities and support the industry's continued economic growth."
- Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Member of Parliament for Egmont Gail Shea
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Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
613-773-1059
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Datum: 15.07.2015 - 18:43 Uhr
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