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Government of Canada Invests in Cariboo Region Communities
The Government of Canada, through Western Economic Diversification Canada, is investing in six projects in Quesnel area communities that have been impacted by the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation.
Federal funding of more than $859,000 was announced today by Dick Harris, Member of Parliament for Cariboo-Prince George, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, and Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources. Funding is provided under the Community Economic Diversification Initiative (CEDI), a component of the federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program.
“The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening communities affected by the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation,
” said MP Harris. “These investments will support the development of new trade structures, training programs and economic diversification opportunities in the Cariboo Region.
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"The projects announced today are examples of how the Government of Canada is addressing the needs of communities affected by the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation,
" said Minister Lunn. "Through this support, our government is helping impacted communities turn challenges into economic opportunities.
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Managed by Western Economic Diversification Canada, CEDI will invest more than $33 million over two years towards projects in communities most at risk from the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation. The program supports a wide range of projects that further economic growth, job creation and future community sustainability.
The CEDI program is part of the Government of Canada’s $200 million comprehensive response to mitigate the short- and long-term effects of the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation on B.C.’s forestry sector. This federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program is led by Natural Resources Canada, in collaboration with Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) and Transport Canada.
Western Economic Diversification Canada is a department of the Government of Canada that works in partnership with the provinces, industry associations and communities to promote the development and diversification of the western economy and to represent the interests of the West in national decision-making.
For more information on the federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program, please visit: http://mpb.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/
For additional information, contact:
Pierre Floréa
Director of Communications
Office of the President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: (613) 943-1838
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WD Website: www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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Backgrounder
On August 21, 2008, the Government of Canada announced funding of $859,900 to go towards six projects located throughout the Cariboo Region of British Columbia.
Cariboo Building Systems Limited – Quesnel, B.C.
- *Repayable funding of $70,150 for Cariboo Building Systems Limited to purchase and install robotic truss manufacturing equipment for use in the housing and construction industries.
- This project will increase the quality of the company's products, and significantly reduce the cost of manufacturing time. It is expected the new equipment will create two-to-three new employment opportunities, and help the company expand its role as an educational facility in partnership with the College of New Caledonia.
City of Quesnel
- Funding of $250,000 to the City of Quesnel to assist in planning the proposed Cariboo Culture, Heritage and Visitor Centre.
- The project will include the development of physical building and exhibit plans, an environmental assessment and a fund-raising/communications plan.
University of Northern British Columbia – Quesnel, B.C.
Two projects:
- Funding of $47,450 for the University of Northern British Columbia to conduct collaborative research at its Quesnel River Research Centre. The project aims to develop and test non-timber forest products inventory methodology.
- Funding of $292,300 for the University of British Columbia, under its Continuing Studies Program, to offer five-core business courses at its Quesnel, B.C. campus.
This program, entitled the “Aboriginal and Small Business Leadership Program,” is designed for aboriginals and non-aboriginals who may not have the formal education to meet university entrance requirements. The credits acquired through this program will be fully transferable to the university’s academic programming
Likely Community Forest and Cedar Point Class “C” Provincial Park- Quesnel, B.C.
- Funding of $80,000 for the Likely Community Forest and Cedar Point Class “C” Provincial Park Board to expand the Cedar City Museum and Visitor Reception Centre. Funding will help expand the current building by 560 sq.ft. The larger Visitor Information Centre will include a 252 sq.ft. theatre and increased the archives/storage area.
District of Wells
- Funding of $120,000 for the District of Wells to increase tourism by upgrading and marketing existing recreational trails in the area. The existing historic trails have inconsistent route markings and are underutilized. Upgrades will make the trails available for year-round activities, such as mountain biking, hiking and cross-country skiing, and enable the region to be marketed as an adventure destination for all seasons.
- As a result, the upgraded trails will host a number of events, including: The Tinman Triathlon, the 7-Summit Challenge, the Gourmet Ski trek, the Barkerville Rush Relay and the Cariboo Jack Ski Trek.
* Small- and medium-sized businesses and for-profit co-operatives were eligible for funding on a fully repayable basis for innovative forest and value-added wood projects.
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