NEWS RELEASE
FEDNOR
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MOOSONEE - The Government of Canada is investing $128,919 in support of two initiatives in the Town of Moosonee. Of the total, $100,000 in Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program funding will be used to stabilize the town’s riverfront where the public docks are located.
The remaining $28,919 in Northern Ontario Development Program funding will assist the community to develop an economic development strategic plan to identify opportunities for business development and growth.
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and minister responsible for FedNor, announced the funding Wednesday.
The initiatives are designed to preserve the integrity of key community infrastructure, and provide direction to the municipality on how best to focus its resources and budget.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of making strategic investments in communities to enable them to develop, grow and strengthen their economy. Today’s announcement will help protect a key community asset, and provide the Town of Moosonee with the tools it needs to guide economic diversification and business development efforts well into the future.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and minister responsible for FedNor
“On behalf of the people of Moosonee, I would like to acknowledge this support by the Government of Canada that will enable us to address the deterioration of our shoreline that is threatening access to our public docks, as well as water/sewage infrastructure. We also look forward to completing our first strategic planning process that will help us identify priorities and how to implement them.”
- Wayne Taipale, mayor, Town of Moosonee
Quick facts
The investments announced today were provided through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150), as well as FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP).
Associated links
- To find out more about our programs and services, please visit: fednor.gc.ca and follow us on Twitter @FedNor.
- Follow the Minister on Twitter: @MinisterISED
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