Press Release Department: Federal - Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario

Liberal MPs Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.) and Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $3 million to Place des Arts to assist with the construction of a 300-seat performance hall, an art gallery, studios and multi-purpose spaces. Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) also announced funding of $9.5 million to support Place des … Read more

The Lake of Bays Marine Museum and Navigation Society will hire a young graduate with expertise in communications, social media, marketing and tourism to help maximize the economic potential of the museum and the S.S. Bigwin, the organization’s flagship attraction. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced an investment of $31,500 by the Government … Read more

Liberal MP Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont.) announced an investment of more than $78,000 from the Government of Canada towards renovations and upgrades at the Eabametoong First Nation Community Healing and Wellness Centre. This investment is being allocated under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. Call 705-507-0539.

Liberal MP Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont.) announced a $40,000 investment from the Government of Canada to the Kenora Aerialettes Gymnastic Club. This investment is being allocated under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. Call 705-690-0957. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced that the Township of Billings will benefit from upgrades at the Kagawong … Read more

Liberal MP Anthony Rota (Nipissing–Timiskaming, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $535,000 towards Northern Ontario businesses to grow their operations. The funding will be used by the City of Temiskaming Shores and its partners to establish the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase, the single largest pavilion at the 2018 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada International Convention. The full release … Read more

Liberal MP Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.)  announced two separate Government of Canada contributions of $490,000 towards small and medium-sized businesses in Sault Ste. Marie. The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre will use a FedNor investment of $490,000 to deliver the Broadband E-business and Marketing program to help eligible businesses adopt e-business applications to reduce operating costs and … Read more

Liberal MP Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont.) announced a $52,500 investment from the Government of Canada to the Minaki Community Recreation Centre. The funding was used to replace the roof, and has assisted with the purchase of outdoor playground equipment to provide children with a safe and fun place to play. The full release is available online. Call 705-941-2105.

Liberal MP Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont.) announced that the community of Wabaseemoong Independent Nation will receive a $54,000 investment from the Government of Canada. This investment is being allocated under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. Call 705-690-0957.

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Dan Rusnak (Thunder Bay-Rainy River, Ont.) announced $269,300 under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program to assist the Couchiching First Nation, Rainy River First Nation and the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre undertake vital infrastructure upgrades to several community assets. Rusnak also announced $200,000 from … Read more

Liberal MP Don Rusnak (Thunder Bay–Rainy River, Ont.) announced a $1 million investment from the Government of Canada in the Atikokan Economic Development Corporation. In addition to the business planning and counselling services, the AEDC will provide $1 million to local entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises in the form of loans, loan guarantees and equity financing, to help them grow … Read more