Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Vernon's Community Infrastructure
(firmenpresse) - VERNON, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/27/15 -- Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, Colin Mayes, Member of Parliament for Okanagan - Shuswap, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of over $160,000 for six projects under the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
In Budget 2015, the Government of Canada announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. The Government committed $150 million for the Program, in order to provide significant support for community and cultural infrastructure across the country, as we celebrate Canada 150th anniversary of Confederation.
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.
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"Our Government's investments across the West are helping to build stronger communities and create jobs. As we look towards the 150th anniversary of Confederation, we are helping all Canadians celebrate this important milestone while leaving a lasting legacy improved local infrastructure."
"The Museum plays a vital role in our community. I am so grateful that we are able to help safeguard our history due to the contribution from the Canada 150 program."
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Nicholas Insley
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification Canada
613-954-1042
Tannis Nelson
Community Development Coordinator
Regional District of North Okanagan
250-550-3689
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Datum: 27.07.2015 - 16:30 Uhr
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