Government of Canada contribution of $500,000 helped support Centre municipal de Saint-Isidore renovations and improvements
SAINT-ISIDORE, QC, Sept. 21, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Saint-Isidore families will enjoy a comfortable, healthy environment for those who use the municipal centre arena, which will have greener, serviceable and accessible infrastructure thanks to $500,000 in financial assistance awarded by the Government of Canada.
The investment was announced today by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED.
The funding went toward major renovations to the arena: replacement of the refrigeration system, new washrooms, renovated dressing rooms, new lighting, and improvements to the insulation and ventilation.
The Municipality of Saint-Isidore has a young, dynamic community of some 3,000 inhabitants. It has recreational infrastructure, including an arena, outdoor sports fields, a water park and a playground.
The investment has been 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. Up to $63.5M of this amount will be invested in Quebec.
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
"I am very pleased about Canada Economic Development's support for this project, which will help the Municipality of Saint-Isidore renew its infrastructure and provide the community with indispensable services."
Réal Turgeon, Mayor of Saint-Isidore
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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SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Karl W. Sasseville, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Tel.: 343-291-2500; Media Relations, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Tel.: 514-283-7443, Email: [email protected]
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