Three Brome-Missisquoi organizations share almost $100,000 from the Government of Canada

The aim of the financial assistance is to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of the region

MAGOG, QC, May 18, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

The announcement of three non-repayable contributions totalling $97,375 was made today by the Honourable Denis Paradis, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), along with the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.

First and foremost, CED has awarded a non-repayable contribution of $61,810 to Vitalité Frelighsburg, under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, to upgrade the playground in Paul Goodhue park. The play area and sports fields, as well as the parking lot, were refurbished in 2017.

Furthermore, as part of the Homelessness Partnering Strategy program, the Department of Families, Children and Social Development has provided an additional contribution of $33,465 to the Cowansville Maison Hébergement Jeunesse Espace Vivant/Living Room, for after-shelter follow-up.

Finally, through the Celebrate Canada Program, the Department of Canadian Heritage has granted $2,100 to the Stanbridge-East Sports Association for Canada Day celebrations.

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"I am pleased by the financial support announced today, which will benefit families in the Brome‑Missisquoi MRC. Vitalité Frelighsburg has created a safe area for families living in the municipality where their children can play safely. In the case of Espace Vivant/Living Room, the additional funding will play a key role for young people trying to regain control of their lives. Finally, the Stanbridge-East Sports Association will be able to organize Canada Day activities for children so as to create lasting memories of this major celebration."

The Honourable Denis Paradis, Member of Parliament for Brome-Missisquoi

"The funding granted to Vitalité Frelighsburg was part of Canada's 150^th anniversary celebrations in 2017. And what better way to mark this milestone than by celebrating the places that bring us together—the places that allow us to stay fit, unwind and connect with our friends and neighbours. This is how we establish the bonds of common understanding and friendship in a country where people hail 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 responsible for CED

"Our government is committed to preventing and reducing homelessness in Canada because all Canadians deserve to have a safe and secure place to live. Even just one homeless person is one too many. We know that providing the most vulnerable Canadians with a place to live will help them overcome poverty."

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development

"Every year, Celebrate Canada activities are a great way for us to get to know each other better and to strengthen the ties that bind us, regardless of where we come from. Let's take advantage of these festivities, which are being held across the country, to get together with family and friends to express our pride in our beautiful country."

The Honourable Mélanie Joy, Minister of Canadian Heritage

SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Guillaume Houde, Office of the MP for Brome-Missisquoi, Tel.: [phone], Email: [email protected]; Karl W. Sasseville, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Tel.: [phone]; Émilie Gauduchon-Campbell, Press Secretary, Office of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Tel.: [phone]; Media Relations, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Tel.: [phone], Email: [email protected]; Media Relations Office, Employment and Social Development Canada, Tel.: [phone], Email:[email protected]; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, Tel.: [phone], Tel.: [phone], Email: [email protected]