On behalf of Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC), Conservative MP James Lunney (Nanaimo-Alberni, BC) announced that the City of Nanaimo, BC, will be constructing a new 14-million- litre drinking water reservoir to replace the existing open-air reservoir on Nanaimo Lakes Road. The new reservoir will store treated drinking water for over 30 per … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC), Conservative MP John Weston (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, BC) announced that residents of Sechelt will benefit from the construction of new wastewater treatment facilities, thanks to $8 million in funding from the government's Gas Tax Fund. Weston said that this investment will benefit the … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, ON) announced that more than 8,000 residents and businesses in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell now have access to wireless high-speed Internet. The Embrun Zone is the first of 15 areas to receive high-speed … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) celebrated the official opening of the new Centre for Youth Excellence in Winnipeg. The new centre will encourage active and healthy living for Winnipeg youth. Toews said that this new facility will keep thousands of youth busy and active by providing them with constructive recreational opportunities and a safe place to … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) launched the formal engagement process that will bring together the Government of Canada, provinces, territories, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and others to develop a new long-term plan for public infrastructure beyond the expiry of the Building Canada Plan in 2014. Lebel said that completing the economic recovery remains the … Read more
On behalf of Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC), Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, AB) announced that Edmonton's regional economy will receive a major boost thanks to the government's commitment of up to $122.5 million in funding toward the Royal Alberta Museum renewal project, including $92.5 million from the Building Canada Fund. Hawn … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) joined New Brunswick Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claude Williams, MLA for Fredericton-Fort Nashwaak Pam Lynch and Deputy Mayor of the City of Fredericton David Kelly to celebrate the successful conclusion of infrastructure projects across New Brunswick under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. Through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund … Read more
Federal and provincial representatives joined COSTI Immigrant Services board members and staff in Toronto to celebrate the completion of major renovations to the COSTI Immigrant Services' Reception Centre, newly renamed the Ralph Chiodo Family Immigrant Reception Centre. Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith said this project is an excellent example of how Canada's Economic Action Plan … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) celebrated the successful conclusion of infrastructure projects across Nova Scotia under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, a key part of Canada's Economic Action Plan. MacKay said the government delivered timely and targeted funding that created jobs and boosted the regional economy in Nova Scotia. The full release is … Read more
Federal, provincial and municipal representatives gathered in Ottawa to celebrate the completion of the Maplesoft Centre, a very special facility dedicated to cancer patients and their families. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) was present to speak at the celebrations. The Maplesoft Centre, founded by the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, provides patients and … Read more
