Chibougamau families to enjoy an improved regional park for a better quality of life

Government of Canada awards over $21,000 to support this community project

CHIBOUGAMAU, QC, Sept. 6, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

Chibougamau families will enjoy a safer renovated dock in Obalski regional park, thanks to $21,205 in funding from the Government of Canada.

The investment was announced today by David Lametti, Member of Parliament for LaSalle–Émard–Verdun and Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED. The funding will be used to support the project by FaunENord, which involves installing a modular floating dock and access ramp. The new dock will provide users with universal access and help them meet current environmental standards through the use of weather-resistant materials.

The investment was granted through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150), a $300 million fund that was established to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary through investments in community spaces that bring Canadians together.

Quotes

"This investment is part of a community construction project celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary. There is 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 is 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 CED

"Through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, we are strengthening our communities across the country, making them even more dynamic and united. I am pleased to see that Chibougamau families will benefit from improvements to the dock in Obalski park, which they will certainly enjoy."

David Lametti, Member of Parliament for LaSalle‒Émard‒Verdun and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

"The Chibougamau community is very attached to this part of the Town of Chibougamau, the focal point of many activities. With the passage of time, however, the dock had become quite unsafe and harmful to the environment. We appreciate CED's participation in this project, which will allow the community to once again enjoy a safe, durable, green structure."

Yann Gobeil, Biologist, Project Officer, FaunENord

Quick facts

• Since its creation in 2015, CIP150 has invested nearly $61M in more than 470 projects contributing to the vitality of Quebec's communities.
• CED is one of the six regional development agencies under the responsibility of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.

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CED — Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program

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SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Karl W. Sasseville, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Tel.: [phone]; Media Relations, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Tel.: [phone], Email: [email protected]