Families in Mattice to benefit from improved community spaces

Funding will improve accessibility to community centre/seniors centre

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FEDNOR
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MATTICE-VAL COTE - Families in the Municipality of Mattice-Val Côte will benefit from improvements to their community hall and seniors centre as a result of a $14,750 investment from the Government of Canada. Specifically, the FedNor funding will support the construction of a covered accessibility ramp to the building.

The funding was announced today by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for FedNor.

This investment is being allocated under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, a $300-million fund that was established to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday through investments in community spaces that bring Canadians together. Of that amount, $10.4 million is being invested across Northern Ontario.

Quotes

“This investment is a community-building project to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. And there’s no better way to mark this milestone than to celebrate the places that bring us together – the places that allow us to stay fit, unwind, and connect with our friends and neighbours. That’s how we establish the bonds of common understanding and friendship in a country where people come from every corner of the world. The values of openness, diversity and inclusion that define all Canadians are forged in our community spaces.” - The Honourable Navdeep Bains, minister of innovation, science and economic development, and minister responsible for FedNor

“This funding will address the facility’s accessibility issues so that all residents may take advantage of the programming and services offered through the centre. I would like to express my gratitude to the Government of Canada and FedNor for supporting this priority project as it will benefit residents of our community for years to come.” - Michel Brière, mayor of the Municipality of Mattice – Val Côté

Quick facts

Including the project supported today, the Timmins-James Bay region has received a total of $1.2 million for 21 projects under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
The Municipality of Mattice-Val Côté’s community hall is used to host numerous activities for seniors, as well as other community cultural and social events, local and regional meetings and training.

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