108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia – Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Northern Secwepemc Cultural Society will announce support for the construction of a new cultural centre.
A brief media availability will be held following the announcement.
Date: March 31st, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM PST
Where:
108 Heritage Site,
4690 Telqua Dr,
108 Mile Ranch, BC
March 29, 2022 – Whitehorse, Yukon – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on Canada’s tourism sector as travel restrictions, both domestic and international, have led to reduced visits to attractions across the country. That is why the Government of Canada created the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), to support tourism businesses and organizations by investing in products and services to facilitate their future growth, while meeting public health requirements.
The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $300,000 to support a marketing campaign to promote Yukon tourism opportunities across Quebec.
Led by the Association Franco-Yukonnaise, this campaign will benefit tourism operators across the territory, particularly those who offer products and experiences to Francophones in their mother tongue. As a result, it will boost the Yukon’s profile as a destination of choice for Francophones in Canada and beyond.
Throughout the pandemic, tourism businesses have demonstrated their resilience, patience, creativity and adaptability. Tourism is a significant economic driver in the Yukon and will be a key player in the territory’s recovery from the pandemic. The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is continuing its support for the industry by providing a new investment in the Yukon’s tourism sector. This investment also highlights CanNor’s commitment to supporting the vitality and development of official language minority communities across the territories.
March 28, 2022 — Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation (Ontario) — Indigenous Services Canada
First Nations communities, with support from the Government of Canada, continue to make significant progress in ending all long-term drinking water advisories on reserves and building sustainable solutions to support access to safe, clean drinking water now and into the future.
Today, Chief R. Donald Maracle and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, celebrated that five long-term drinking water advisories have now lifted in Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation, thanks to newly built connections to their water treatment plant. The advisories had been in effect since 2008 on five water systems in the community. They were lifted after the First Nation extended its water distribution system, connected the buildings to the system and decommissioned the existing systems.
The new connections to the water distribution system provide clean and reliable drinking water to approximately 280 homes, 20 semi-public buildings and 756 community members. Water flowing to these buildings through the distribution system meets all current federal and provincial drinking water requirements.
One boil water advisory will continue for the Public Works Garage, which will be resolved through future water distribution phasing under Infrastructure Canada’s Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.
The First Nation and Indigenous Services Canada have invested $58 million since 2014 to improve access to clean drinking water in the community, including the construction of a new water treatment plant, a water tower and extensions to the community’s water distribution system.
Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, announced a combined investment of over $3.1 million, delivered through CanNor, to support nine projects that help communities across the Northwest Territories in their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This investment through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) will help communities across the Northwest Territories with building and improving community infrastructure. The funds support the building of new community infrastructure and revitalizing already existing structures and assets, bringing people back to community public spaces safely as COVID-related health measures ease, creating jobs and stimulating local economies.
CanNor is investing $686,910 towards a two-year project, with a further investment of $860,738 from the Islamic Society of North America-Canada (ISNAC). The total cost of the project is $1,547,648. The funding supports the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre in Yellowknife and assists with Phase II of the project, which focuses on the completion of the building’s exterior and weather proofing. Once completed, the cultural centre will serve as a hub for Yellowknife’s Muslim community and the broader public. This project will help revitalize Yellowknife’s downtown core, and supports the participation of under-represented groups in community revitalization. The project has broad community support from the City of Yellowknife, the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and other community groups.
CanNor is investing $211,600 towards a two-year project, with a further investment of $52,900 from the Town of Hay River, supporting the Bob McMeekin Park Enhancement Project. The total cost of the project is $264,500. The park revitalization project includes improving accessibility for persons with disabilities, landscaping and the construction of a monument and a modernized welcome sign. The project will contribute to the revitalization of a high-use public space frequented by Hay River residents and tourists.
CanNor is investing $500,000 towards a two-year project with a further investment of $177,315 from the Det’on Cho Management LP, the economic arm of the Yellowknives Dene First Nations, supporting the construction of a community park and establishment of an accessible community space in Dettah, located 25 kilometres from Yellowknife. The total cost of the project is $677,315. Project funding will support the establishment of a community greenspace with amenities, including a gazebo, picnic tables, food preparation area, washrooms and a new children’s playground. The project will enhance accessibility for elders and those with mobility challenges through the building of ramps that will provide access to the site located on a rock outcrop. Ten seasonal jobs are anticipated to be created through this project.
CanNor is investing $445,250 towards a two-year project with a further investment of $49,475 from the Community Government of Whati. The total cost of the project is $494,725. Project funding supports the construction of two custom basketball courts in Whati, and includes scoreboards, scorer’s table, players’ benches, and hoops. The project also supports the development of an outdoor recreational space for community use that will include benches and picnic tables, fire pits, and a small playground. The construction will help revitalize Whati’s downtown core and outdoor spaces, and promote healthy living in the community. The project is expected to create eight jobs during the construction phase.
CanNor is investing $449,000 towards a two-year project with a further investment of $500,000 from the Denesoline Corporation the economic development arm of the Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation. The total cost of the project is $949,000. The project funding will assist with the installation and construction of the Lutsel K’e Command Centre, a community complex and multi-purpose facility that includes hotel rooms, a daycare, rentable office space, a kitchen/dining area and an arts and crafts centre. The Command Centre will provide much needed community infrastructure to support the community, families, entrepreneurs and visitors. Lutsel K’e also serves as the entrance way to Thaidene Nëné National Park. As a result of this project, Lutsel K’e will have a multi-purpose centre and it is anticipated that six or more jobs will be created.
CanNor is investing $498,975 towards a two-year project supporting the Nahanni Butte Dene Band (NBDB) to construct an arbour, a community gathering place, improve campsite facilities and develop an access path project in Nahanni Butte. These recreational areas will serve as multipurpose facilities for community events. The newly constructed arbour, washrooms, showers and kitchen community camp facilities will have accessible entrances designed and installed for enhanced accessibility to elders and persons with disabilities. This project will provide community infrastructure for community events that will help improve social and community well-being. Both the arbour and campground will be used to host on the land activities. The project is expected to create six seasonal jobs.
CanNor is investing $148,000 towards a two-year project supporting the construction of the Norman Wells Skate Park. The new recreational facility project will have positive impacts throughout the community including providing a much needed common space for residents, especially for youth to get outside and be active. This project is expected to create one seasonal job and maintain two jobs.
CanNor is investing $63,354 in a two-year project supporting the Gwich’in Tribal Council’s acquisition of a new versatile modular dock system in the first year of the project, followed by dock installation at the Gwich’in Wellness camp in year two. The new dock will provide safer access to the camp and will be specially designed to accommodate people with disabilities, including wheelchairs. The dock will accommodate more boats and facilitate an increase in camp usage. The Gwich’in Wellness Camp, built in 2006 by the Gwich’in Tribal Council and located 16.5 kilometres south of Inuvik, NWT, on the East Branch of the Nagwichoonjik (Mackenzie River), was primarily used in the past to provide programming for Indigenous peoples represented by the Gwich’in Tribal Council, and residents of the Mackenzie Delta and surrounding regions. The project will contribute to the expansion of culturally appropriate health and wellness programming and contribute to cultural reclamation opportunities, events, and celebrations. It is anticipated that the project will create two seasonal jobs and maintain one seasonal job in the short term.
CanNor is investing $98,000 in a one-year project with a further investment of $18,500 from the Behdzi Ahda First Nation (BAFN) and $68,000 from the Government of the Northwest Territories. The total project cost is $184,500. This project funding supports the renovation, improvement and new construction of boardwalks, docks and other community infrastructure in Colville Lake. The project proposal includes the construction of 800 metres of pedestrian boardwalks connecting the community’s central plaza, school and Co-op store, 200 metres of docks and piers which will be repaired and expanded, community park upgrades including the development of a natural green lawn for children, construction of up to 25 modular picnic tables situated 8 feet apart in compliance with COVID-19 safety measures, and fire pits. The upgrades will help create public access areas and support the community’s rejuvenation. The community docks will be used by members of the Behdzi Ahda First Nation and visitors. The upgraded and expanded facilities will help re-animate community activities, enhance safety and accessibility for persons with disabilities and increase community infrastructure. The project is expected to create eight seasonal skilled and labourer jobs and maintain four full time jobs.
CanNor makes key investment of over $ 3.1 million in nine NWT community infrastructure revitalization projects
March 28, 2022 – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Public spaces in communities across the territories, and across Canada, are critical for supporting the well-being of residents, enticing visitors and encouraging tourism, supporting local businesses and creating jobs. The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the value of public spaces as important community assets.
CanNor has been there with financial support for northern businesses and communities since the beginning of the pandemic, and now continues with support delivered through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) to help with recovery in communities across the Northwest Territories.
Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, announced a combined investment of over $3.1 million, delivered through CanNor, to support nine projects and help communities across the Northwest Territories recover and grow.
These investments support the building of new community infrastructure, and revitalizing already existing structures and assets, while making them safer, greener and more accessible, so that residents and businesses alike can thrive as the Northwest Territories starts to emerge from COVID-related restrictions.
Funding these initiatives contributes to the overall well-being of northerners and Indigenous peoples across the territory. Today’s announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to help communities in the Northwest Territories rebound and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, given that economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of northern communities.
Whitehorse, Yukon, March 28, 2022 — Please be advised that the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, will make a virtual announcement regarding an investment to support the Yukon tourism industry as it recovers and grows beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
Following his remarks, Minister Vandal will be available to answer questions from the media.
Date: March 29, 2022
Time: 1:30 pm YT/ 4:30 pm EST
Location:
Virtual Zoom Event
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