Harper Government Takes Action to Improve Community Infrastructure

Launch of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program in the North

WHITEHORSE, May 15, 2015 /CNW/ - Ryan Leef, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, today announced the launch of the new Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program in the North.

The national program supports improvements to community infrastructure, with the aim of giving back to Canadians and creating a lasting legacy as Canada prepares to celebrate the 150^th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.

As of today, CanNor is accepting applications for funding to rehabilitate, renovate and expand existing public infrastructure for community use. Local and Aboriginal governments, public sector bodies delivering municipal-type infrastructure services and incorporated not-for-profit organizations are invited to apply for funding for projects that will be supported on a cost-shared basis.

For detailed program and application information please refer to www.cannor.gc.ca.

Quick Facts

• The national Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program provides $150 million over two years to be delivered by regional development agencies across the country. It is part of the federal government's activities to honour Canada's 150^th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
• Eligible northern applicants may consult the CanNor website for details regarding the application process and eligibility requirements.
• In the North, priority may be given to projects that address community infrastructure priorities, require a federal contribution of less than 75 per cent of total project costs, contribute to job creation, and can be completed by the Fall of 2017.

Quote

"As we look forward to celebrating Canada's 150^th anniversary, our Government wants to ensure Canadians have long-lasting community infrastructure. The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program provides much-needed support to renovate public infrastructure, while also preserving our heritage, creating jobs and improving the quality of life in our communities."

Ryan Leef
Member of Parliament for Yukon

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Backgrounder: Canada 150 Infrastructure Program

Associated Links
National announcement (http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2015/05/15/pm-announces-canada-150-community-infrastructure-program)
Apply to CanNor (www.cannor.gc.ca)
Canada 150 (http://canada150.gc.ca/eng/1342792785740/1342793251811)

CanNor works to help develop a diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy across Canada's three territories, and delivers on its northern mandate through funding programs, the Northern Projects Management Office and by undertaking policy and research.

For more information about CanNor, visit cannor.gc.ca

For more information on Canada's Northern Strategy, visit: northernstrategy.ca

SOURCE Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)

Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq: Ted Laking, 819-997-1441; Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency: Craig Welsh, Communications Advisor, 867-975-3722