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

Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced that a Government of Canada investment of $270,000 is helping the Township of Schreiber hire an economic development officer for a three-year period to implement the community’s recently completed community revitalization plan. This investment will enable the community to undertake local economic development priorities, … Read more

Liberal MP Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $100,000 to enable the Garden River First Nation to assist with the rehabilitation of Ojibway Park and Laughing Water Beach, located on the shores of Lake George. The full release is available online. Call 705-507-0539. Liberal MP Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.) announced that the … Read more

Liberal MP Don Rusnak (Thunder Bay–Rainy River, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $50,000 to help the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation renovate its pow-wow grounds. The funding will enable the community to enlarge the grounds’ arbor area, expand and reinforce the stands, install a roof and overhang over the seating area, and renovate … Read more

Liberal MP Anthony Rota (Nipissing–Timiskaming, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $34,750 to enable the Municipality of East Ferris to complete infrastructure enhancements and upgrades to the Astorville public tennis courts. The full release is available online. Call 705-690-0957.

Liberal MP Don Rusnak (Thunder Bay–Rainy River, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $246,500 to support infrastructure improvements and help increase accessibility at three community assets in the Thunder Bay region. The full release is available online. Call 705-507-0539. Liberal MP Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $100,000 … Read more

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $45,500 to help Magnetawan First Nation capitalize on opportunities associated with the planned four-laning of Highway 69 through its community. The full release is available online. Call 705-941-2105.

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $9,000 will enable the Club d’Âge d’Or Alidor to transform its existing clubhouse into a safe and fully accessible community facility. The full release is available online. On behalf of Innovation, Science … Read more

Liberal MP Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $27,685 to enable the Local Services Board of Wabigoon to make improvements to its Memorial Hall. Operated by the Wabigoon Memorial Hall Committee, the facility is an important gathering place for the community and is used to host a variety of activities and special … Read more

Liberal MP Don Rusnak (Thunder Bay–Rainy River, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $100,000 to complete vital infrastructure upgrades to the aquatics facility at the Fort William Columbus Centre in Thunder Bay. The funding will help extend the life of the aquatics facility and improve accessibility to the swimming pool area through capital upgrades, as … Read more

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $100,000 to help the Township of Georgian Bay refurbish the MacTier Memorial Community Centre and Arena. The facility, built in the 1970s, is an important gathering place and a vital social hub for the community. The full release is … Read more