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

Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced an investment of $5,146,870 to support infrastructure, business and industrial growth, as well as technology, innovation and broadband services in the Timmins and surrounding areas. This strategic investment will support six important initiatives that will be led by four local organizations, including the City of Timmins, NEOnet, the … Read more

Liberal MP Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.) announced, while on a tour of Manitoulin Island, an investment of $283,784 to help promote healthy living and recreation in three Indigenous communities in the Manitoulin and surrounding area. The funding will enable Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve and Whitefish River First Nation to expand and upgrade recreational facilities in their … Read more

Liberal MP Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont.) announced an investment of $377,800 in support of six infrastructure projects in communities and First Nations across Northwestern Ontario. Provided through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150), this funding will support infrastructure improvements to community centres, recreation facilities and social gathering places through the following recipients: Bearskin Lake First … Read more

Liberal MP Terry Sheehan ( Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $1,488,972 to help small and medium-sized enterprises become more innovative, grow and create jobs. The funding will enable the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre to carry out three separate initiatives that will help businesses to take advantage of information communication technology, develop innovative … Read more

Liberal MP Don Rusnak (Thunder Bay–Rainy River, Ont.) announced that a FedNor investment of $250,000 enabled Nishnawbe Aski Nation to provide economic development officer training in First Nation communities in Northern Ontario. The contribution assisted NAN in delivering a series of nine modules, aimed at addressing the unique challenges and opportunities that many of its communities face as they continue … Read more

Liberal MP Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced an investment of $25,000 to help boost cultural tourism, create jobs and support the continued growth of Northern Ontario’s francophone communities. This contribution will enable Café-Musique Productions of Rayside-Balfour to organize, promote and produce a variety of unique, bilingual tourism and community events to celebrate Rayside-Balfour’s 125th anniversary. The … Read more

Liberal MP Anthony Rota (Nipissing–Timiskaming, Ont.) announced an investment of $381,548 in support of eight projects in the Temiskaming Shores region. Organizations that will benefit from this announcement include: Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Temiskaming Shores, Township of Casey, Town of Englehart, Township of Kerns, Township of Chamberlain, Municipality of Charlton and Dack, and … Read more

Liberal MP Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont.) announced a Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program investment of $194,892 in support of three initiatives in the Dryden region. The Dryden Youth Soccer club will receive $100,000 to add shelter facilities at Rotary Park, the municipality of Machin will use $70,750 to rehabilitate the Vermillion Bay and Eagle River fire halls … Read more

Liberal MP Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced an infrastructure investment of $33,000 to help rehabilitate and complete enhancements to the St. Charles Community Arena. This funding will be used to modernize the arena’s water system to ensure proper flow, treatment and heating so the facility is safe and well positioned to meet the future needs … Read more

Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced an investment of $421,408 in support of five initiatives in the Thunder Bay region. Provided through FedNor’s Economic Development Initiative (EDI) and Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150), this funding will support renovations to community facilities, as well as business development and economic growth activities … Read more