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NOUVELLE SÉRIE DE PROJETS CÔTIERS FINANCÉS DANS LE CADRE DE L'IAEC

27 janvier 2000

Vancouver (C.-B.)

L'Initiative d'adaptation économique des collectivités (IAEC) injectera plus de 3,7 millions de dollars en argent frais au titre du financement de projets de développement sur la côte. Parmi les 15 collectivités qui pourront aller de l'avant avec leurs projets grâce à cette nouvelle contribution fédérale, 14 sont considérées comme étant particulièrement touchées par le repli de la pêche du saumon.

À sa troisième réunion tenue plus tôt ce mois-ci, le Comité directeur de projets de l'IAEC, nommé par le ministre de Pêches et Océans pour soutenir le développement économique et la diversification dans les collectivités côtières de la Colombie-Britannique, a approuvé des investissements locaux de 3 737 200 $. Ainsi, l'ensemble de la contribution fédérale dans le cadre de cette initiative au cours des sept derniers mois s'élèvera à plus de 7,3 millions de dollars.

« En juin dernier, le Comité directeur de l'IAEC a décidé de faciliter les projets soumis par des petites collectivités éloignées et durement touchées », explique M. Herb Dhaliwal, ministre de Pêches et Océans. « Pour jouer franc jeu, les membres du Comité ont même mis de côté 5 millions de dollars afin de permettre aux collectivités éloignées de s'organiser pour prendre part à cette nouvelle initiative. L'annonce aujourd'hui de notre intention de financer les projets de 14 petites collectivités durement touchées reflète cette décision, que je salue. »

« L'intervention communautaire joue un rôle important dans l'Initiative d'adaptation économique des collectivités », précise M. Ronald J. Duhamel, secrétaire d'État de Diversification de l'économie de l'Ouest Canada et ministre responsable de l'IAEC. « Grâce à l'argent de l'IAEC, les Sociétés côtières d'aide au développement des collectivités ont engagé des agents dont la tâche est d'aider les petites collectivités isolées à accéder à la totalité des services fédéraux d'adaptation des pêches. Je ne parle pas uniquement de l'argent de l'IAEC, mais aussi de tous les programmes fédéraux et provinciaux adaptés à leurs besoins. Les résultats positifs découlant de l'intervention de ces agents dans le cadre de cette série de projets - 14 projets approuvés - de l'IAEC ne représentent que la partie visible de l'iceberg. »

Les 17 projets approuvés récemment par le Comité directeur de projets de l'IAEC sont les suivants :

Construction d'une écloserie pour l'ormeau; Sointula	$250,000
Développement des installations d'amarrage à Telegraph Cove; Telegraph Cove	$250,000
Élevage des huîtres à Ehatis; Zeballos	$250,000
Modernisation de l'usine de transformation du poisson Lax Kw'alaams; Port Simpson	$250,000
Projet de développement de Pike Island (Laxspa'aws); Pike Island	$231,000
Réhabilitation de l'ormeau par la nation Kitkatla; Kitkatla	$250,000
Amélioration des installations portuaires Gitxaat'in; Greenville	$250,000
Développement du site touristique d'Hiellen; Old Massett	$200,000
Réfection de l'usine de transformation Omega; Masset	$150,000
Rénovation du vieux bureau de poste; Courtenay	$150,000
Agrandissement de la marina de Discovery Harbour; Campbell River	$96,300
Revitalisation du port pour petits bateaux de la baie de Kelsey; Sayward	$170,920
Musée maritime de Campbell River; Campbell River	$250,000
Aménagement du Gilda's Box of Treasures Theatre; Campbell River	$239,000
Projet touristique culturel du millénaire à Xá:ytem; Mission	$250,000
Aquaculture du saumon; Bella Coola	$250,000
Construction d'un restaurant (style grande maison); Bella Bella	$250,000

Selon M. Fred Tolmie, secrétaire-trésorier du Conseil tribal Tsimshian de Prince Rupert et coprésident du Comité directeur de l'IAEC, « les petites collectivités autochtones éloignées, qui figurent parmi les plus durement touchées par le déclin de la pêche du saumon, participent pleinement à cette initiative qui s'étend à toute la côte, et les résultats obtenus jusqu'à présent sont encourageants. Cela illustre de façon éloquente le caractère universel de l'IAEC et, fait peut-être plus important encore, la force du leadership et l'ingéniosité des conseils de bande et des entrepreneurs autochtones lorsqu'il s'agit de concevoir des projets qui aideront leurs communautés. »

« Les membres du Comité représentent divers intérêts sur la côte », explique Mme Gillian Trumper, maire de la ville de Port Alberni et coprésidente du Comité directeur de projets de l'IAEC. « Nous avons uni nos forces et travaillons de façon concertée. Chacun laisse de côté ses propres préoccupations et soutient les projets qui répondent aux critères sur lesquels nous nous sommes entendus au départ. »

L'IAEC a pour objectif de financer des projets dans les collectivités axées sur la pêche du saumon. Les projets doivent jouir de l'appui de la collectivité et engendrer des investissements stratégiques qui auront des retombées économiques à long terme pour les collectivités côtières.

La présentation d'une demande de financement au titre de l'IAEC est un processus en deux étapes. Pour la première étape, le candidat doit soumettre une proposition de deux pages à l'examen de la Société d'aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) de sa région. Si la proposition répond aux lignes directrices et aux critères officiels, le candidat sera invité à présenter un plan complet d'entreprise ou de projet à la même SADC, afin qu'il soit examiné par le Comité directeur de projets. Le Comité de l'IAEC ne considérera pour un financement que les projets soumis aux SADC et recommandés par celles-ci. Le délai pour la présentation des projets en vue de la quatrième série d'examens des demandes de financement est le 15 mars 2000.

L'IAEC, annoncée le 12 janvier 1999, s'insère dans le projet d'aide fédérale de 400 millions de dollars pour soutenir le développement économique et la diversification au sein des collectivités touchées par les changements dans le secteur de la pêche du saumon. L'initiative est administrée par un Comité directeur de projets composé de représentants communautaires locaux, qui parlent au nom notamment de l'Union des municipalités de la Colombie-Britannique, des Premières nations, des Sociétés côtières d'aide au développement des collectivités et de l'administration fédérale.

POUR DE PLUS AMPLES RENSEIGNEMENTS, COMMUNIQUEZ AVEC :

Jean-Pierre Roy
Directeur, Communications
Diversification de l'économie de l'Ouest Canada
Vancouver (C.-B.)
(604) 666-1318

Gillian Trumper, coprésidente
Maire
Ville de Port Alberni
Port Alberni (C.-B.)
(250) 723-2146

Fred Tolmie, coprésident
Secrétaire-trésorier
Le Conseil tribal Tsimshian
Prince Rupert (C.-B.)
(250) 624-3535

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COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT INITIATIVE (CEAI) APPROVED PROJECTS - JANUARY 2000

The Project Steering Committee for WD’s Community Economic Adjustment Initiative (CEAI) approved $3,737,220 in new funding for the following 17 projects located in 15 coastal communities:

NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND

Abalone Hatchery Technology Initiative

Repayable contribution:	$250,000
Total cost of initiative:	$741,500
Applicant:	Malcolm Island Shellfish Cooperative; Sointula
CFDC Contact:	Cathy Denham; (250) 956-2220 Community Futures Development Corporation of Mount Waddington
Description: Build a prototype abalone hatchery and nursery based on a proven Australian, modular design; develop the technology which is transferable as stock rehabilitation pilots and land-based commercial aquaculture applications for future projects in remote locations on B.C.’s coast.
Benefits: This project will encourage long-term, sustainable employment in a hard-hit community. As well as bringing government investment to the area, the project promises to bring substantial private investment. Along with generating jobs and revenue for Malcolm Island, the initiative is a strategic step toward land-based abalone cultivation in B.C. and will contribute to the conservation and enhancement of the native abalone species on B.C.’s coast.

Telegraph Cove Dock Infrastructure for Hotel Development

Repayable contribution:	$250,000
Total cost of initiative:	$2,753,500
Applicant:	Telegraph Cove Resort; Telegraph Cove
CFDC Contact:	Cathy Denham; (250) 956-2220 Community Futures Development Corporation of Mount Waddington
Description: Develop the foreshore and dock facility to allow a 50-room hotel and mooring of large pocket cruise ships (120 ft. length) to accommodate large marine tours. This project is a key piece of the overall plan to develop eco-tourism in the area.
Benefits: The project will result in increased jobs and business income, help diversify the local economy, provide a destination for an upscale tourism market, lengthen the tourist season, and create 15 permanent jobs. These developments target an upscale tourist with high disposable income.

Ehatis Oysters

Repayable contribution	$250,000
Total cost of initiative:	$540,000
Applicant:	Ehattesaht First Nation; Zeballos
CFDC Contact:	Cathy Denham; (250) 956-2220 Community Futures Development Corporation of Mount Waddington
Description: Develop a 16-hectare shellfish lease to grow and harvest oysters on a long-line system. Repayable CEAI contribution is provided in the form of patient capital, as there’s a four-year wait for the first oyster harvest. The market for shucked oysters is greater than production and prices have been stable for decades.
Benefits: The Ehatis Oysters project is a sustainable alternative to local reliance on salmon harvest and sports fishing. It has the potential for expansion, supplying employment to displaced workers from the fishing industry. Increasing the number of oyster tenures in the Zeballos area may result in the opening of a local processing plant that would serve other oyster growers, wild clam harvesters and, possibly, geoduck harvesters. Training and technical assistance will be provided for the four to six individuals who will be hired.

NORTHWEST

Upgrade of Lax Kw’alaams Fish Plant

Repayable contribution:	$250,000
Total cost of initiative:	$306,500
Applicant:	Lax Kw’alaams Band Council; Port Simpson
CFDC Contact:	Maynard Angus; (250) 622-2332 Community Futures Development Corporation of the Pacific Northwest
Description: Upgrade of the 20-year old Lax Kw’alaams fish plant to meet registration requirements necessary to resume operations: concrete floor replacement, refrigeration repairs and air curtains. The project aims at meeting quality standards, not increasing plant capacity.
Benefits: An investment in the Lax Kw’alaams fish plant will offer critical, long-term jobs and contribute to long-term economic benefits for a community with 82 per cent unemployment. An operating fish plant in Port Simpson will provide jobs for 140 people out of 486 currently unemployed. Without this assistance, the main source of revenue for the residents of the hard-hit community of Port Simpson, the plant would have to close, perhaps permanently.

(Laxspa’aws) Pike Island Development

Non-repayable contribution:	$231,000
Total cost of initiative:	$823,000
Applicant:	Metlakatla Development Corporation; Pike Island
CFDC Contact:	Maynard Angus; (250) 622-2332 Community Futures Development Corporation of the Pacific Northwest
Description: Complete and extend the fixed pier (the access point to the island); complete the trail system; and build a traditional Tsimshian House that adheres to the archaeological timeline. The Pike Island Development is a unique combination of a First Nations archaeological site and a modern cultural and eco-tourism development.
Benefits: This project will build on the foundation of the last two years’ work. It will create a destination heritage site that will attract additional tourists to the small village of Metlakatla and enable small entrepreneurs to develop hospitality service opportunities. It will generate one full-time position, five continuing seasonal jobs, and 13 temporary jobs during construction. Cultural/marine tourism is one of the few economic development avenues for a semi-isolated community like Metlakatla. Laxspa’aws has been featured in several tourism and travel industry magazines.

Kitkatla Nation Abalone Rehabilitation Project

Repayable contribution:	$250,000
Total cost of initiative:	$324,225
Applicant:	Kitkatla Band Council; Kitkatla
CFDC Contact:	Maynard Angus; (250) 622-2332 Community Futures Development Corporation of the Pacific Northwest
Description: Develop the technology and commercial production of abalone. The project includes developing a small salt-water pumping facility to allow the community to undertake hatchery work. The project has five objectives: brood stock collection, hatchery, acclimatization and maturation; spawning, larval production and early-stage rearing; larval settlement and early nursery rearing; juvenile rearing; and return of the juveniles to Kitkatla for grow-out prior to commercial sale.
Benefits: This project enables the Tsimshian community to adapt many of their marine skills in another direction. Unemployment in Kitkatla is 85 per cent. More than 20 jobs will be created as this initiative grows; skilled jobs that will help foster a sense of pride and accomplishment within the community. This project will also create the infrastructure and skill sets that will allow Kitkatla to enter into other shellfish and invertebrate aquaculture development. Abalone is in high demand and one of the highest value shellfish in the world.

Gitxaat’in Harbour Development

Non-repayable contribution:	$250,000
Total cost of initiative:	$436,832
Applicant:	Laxgalts’ap Development Corporation; Greenville (Laxgalts’ap)
CFDC Contact:	J.F. (Joe) Whitney; (250) 635-5449 Community Futures Development Corporation of 16/37
Description: Harbour improvement to provide the critical infrastructure to enable this remote community to diversify its economy around new marine opportunities. The project includes: raising 600 metres of access road above flood levels, stabilizing the shore, capping the boat launch and the breakwater with concrete, building a new float for small craft, building a 150 metre boardwalk and market stalls for a fishermen’s market, providing a level parking/storage area and electrical service.
Benefits: An adequate and safe harbour facility will help Laxgalts’ap take advantage of tourism traffic already coming to the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Beds by building retail and tourism business. Many local businesses have said they are willing to increase their activities, investment and employment in the area if the harbour were made safe and functional. This project will create 14 direct jobs for 10 weeks, two permanent full-time jobs and indirect employment for all commercial harbour users. In 1998, 77 per cent of the Laxgalts’ap labour force was unemployed.

QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS

Hiellen Visitor Site Project

Non-repayable contribution:	$200,000
Total cost of initiative:	$350,000
Applicant:	Old Massett Village Council (Economic Development and Heritage Resources)
CFDC Contact:	Art Lew; (250) 626-5594 Haida Gwaii Community Futures Development Corporation
Description: Develop a trail system that blends the use of traditional knowledge, lands and resources with cultural tourism activities; develop a campground with 25 sites; and build a community longhouse and a visitor centre longhouse. The visitor centre longhouse will contain a gift shop and concession, as well as space for cultural interpretation activities. The Hiellen site is adjacent to Tow Hill beach, one of the premiere tourism destinations on the Queen Charlotte Islands.
Benefits: A development plan in response to the economic, cultural and social needs of the Haida community that will diversify the economy from a resource base to an eco- and cultural tourism-based industry. Once completed, the project will create four permanent seasonal positions for the residents of Old Massett, a community with 76 per cent unemployment.

Omega Packing Company Limited

Repayable contribution:	$150,000
Total cost of initiative:	$290,000
Applicant:	Omega Packing Company Limited; Masset
CFDC Contact:	Art Lew; (250) 626-5594 Haida Gwaii Community Futures Development Corporation
Description: Develop a trail system that blends the use of traditional knowledge, lands and resources with cultural tourism activities; develop a campground with 25 sites; and build a community longhouse and a visitor centre longhouse. The visitor centre longhouse will contain a gift shop and concession, as well as space for cultural interpretation activities. The Hiellen site is adjacent to Tow Hill beach, one of the premiere tourism destinations on the Queen Charlotte Islands.
Benefits: Omega will maintain its export license, enabling the plant to meet exacting standards of foreign markets such as the European Community’s. The funding allows Omega to: sustain the current 44 seasonal processing jobs; create more seasonal jobs as shifts are added; and diversify the commercial fishing fleet away from salmon, providing local fishers with a new source of income (NOTE: during 1999, 750,000 lbs of Dogfish was processed at Omega.)

CENTRAL ISLAND

Old Post Office Renovation Project

Non-repayable contribution:	$150,000
Total cost of initiative:	$1,250,000
Applicant:	Courtenay and District Museum; Courtenay
CFDC Contact:	Frank Ball; (250) 334-4415 Community Futures Development Corporation of Strathcona
Description: Convert the Old Post Office building in downtown Courtenay to a permanent home for the Courtenay and District Museum and Palaeontology Centre. The funds will be used for presentation panels, signage, a display grid system, lighting grid, display lighting and programming.

Discovery Harbour Marina Expansion

Repayable contribution:	$96,300
Total cost of initiative:	$188,000
Applicant:	Campbell River Indian Band Development Corporation; Campbell River
CFDC Contact:	Frank Ball; (250) 830-1141 Community Futures Development Corporation of Strathcona
Description: Expand the marina, enabling the community to attract luxury yachts in excess of 45 feet in length, the majority of which are now turned away.
Benefits: The marina expansion is a sustainable tourism development, creating the infrastructure that will increase the amount of marine tourist traffic over a number of years. By meeting the demand for moorage space for larger boats, the marina will attract more tourists who have a high discretionary income. Permanent jobs maintained; one full-time job and one seasonal job created; 1,120 hours of employment during construction.

Kelsey Bay Small Craft Harbour Revitalization

Non-repayable contribution:	$170,920
Total cost of initiative:	$305,273
Applicant:	Sayward Harbour Authority; Sayward
CFDC Contact:	Frank Ball; (250) 830-1141 Community Futures Development Corporation of Strathcona
Description: Upgrade the harbour facilities in order to attract commercial, recreational, and government marine traffic. The plan includes: a wave reduction system to improve safety; wharf repairs, redecking and additions; increased and improved parking, landscaping, and a local business directory on site; install an electric derrick; and build a new loading zone for cargo handling.
Benefits: This hard-hit community will benefit from a safer, more secure harbour that will encourage tourism and provide a direct benefit to the local economy through increased levels of harbour traffic. The project has long-term, direct economic benefits including added employment opportunities and the ability to generate revenue from business and government on completion.

Campbell River Maritime Centre

Non-repayable contribution:	$250,000
Total cost of initiative:	$1,305,000
Applicant:	Campbell River Daybreak Rotary Club; Campbell River
CFDC Contact:	Frank Ball; (250) 830-1141 Community Futures Development Corporation of Strathcona
Description: Transform the old tertiary sewage treatment plant at the gateway to downtown Campbell River into an 11,860 sq. ft. Maritime Museum Centre. Major elements include: meeting rooms; displays on the marine heritage and history of Campbell River; conversion of the concrete tanks into aquariums for local marine life; small-scale research and brood stock tanks for Coho and pink salmon. The Centre will also house the $1.2 million Dr. Sommerville Marine Collection, a gift at the completion of this project.
Benefits: Diversify the economy away from dependence on natural resources; attract more visitors; long-term benefits to neighbouring businesses and the community as a whole; enhance the aesthetics of the area by decommissioning the dilapidated sewage plant. It will create three to four full-time jobs and five to six seasonal jobs.

Gilda’s Box of Treasures Theatre

Repayable contribution:	$239,000
Total cost of initiative:	$421,000
Applicant:	Campbell River Indian Band; Campbell River
CFDC Contact:	Frank Ball; (250) 830-1141 Community Futures Development Corporation of Strathcona
Description: Funding for a theatre business in the Wei Wai Kum House of Treasures building on the Campbell River Waterfront in the Discovery Harbour Shopping Centre. The theatre space will be improved to simulate the interior of a Liachwiltach Big House. Daily performances will combine storytellers, drummers, dancers and singers and a multimedia presentation.
Benefits: This project will contribute to the economy by providing a major tourist attraction. The theatre will create two full-time and 14 part-time jobs; contracts for electricians, carpenters, lighting technicians, film producers, and other trades; training opportunities, additional community revenue, increased tourist traffic and improved knowledge of Liachwiltach culture.

FRASER VALLEY

X á:ytem Year 2000 Cultural Living Project

Repayable contribution:	$250,000
Total cost of initiative:	$470,000
Applicant:	Xá:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre; Hatzic Rock, Mission
CFDC Contact:	Fred Gornall; (604) 826-6252 Community Futures Development Corporation of North Fraser
Description: Complete a major tourism development at the Xá:ytem National Historic Site. The development of the Hatzic Rock cultural attraction is based on the international significance of unique archaelogical finds in the area. The project includes: constructing two pit houses, an addition to the existing Longhouse, a fish-drying rack, and a fish smokehouse.
Benefits: The number of First Nations residents (including many hard-hit commercial fishers) and Hatzic Rock’s international significance make this expansion a key component of Mission’s future development and diversification. It is an extremely important archaeological site with excellent economic potential that can contribute to the community’s long-term, sustainable employment base. The artifacts uncovered at Hatzic predate the Pyramids. Addition of two full-time staff and at least two part-time employees in the gift shop. At least 10 workers will be employed during construction.

CENTRAL COAST

Salmon Aquaculture

Repayable contribution:	$250,000
Total cost of initiative:	$383,293
Applicant:	The Kitasoo/Xaixais Nation; Klemtu
CFDC Contact:	Larry Stranberg; (250) 799-5744 (Bella Coola Office) Community Futures Development Corporation of Cariboo Chilcotin
Description: Expansion of salmon farming: modifications and upgrading of the local processing plant for valued-added products; and the development of salmon aquaculture training to ensure local employment. The proponent has entered into an alliance with one the world’s largest salmon and feed producers in the world, which will facilitate marketing.
Benefits: It is estimated that 30 full-time farm jobs and 30 full-time processing jobs will be available to Klemtu residents over the next three to five years. Direct wages as a result of providing skilled workers will generate approximately $4.2 million over five years.

Big House Restaurant Complex

Repayable contribution:	$250,000
Total cost of initiative:	$947,208
Applicant:	Ben Brown; Bella Bella
CFDC Contact:	Reg Moody; (250) 799-5748 (Bella Bella Office) Community Futures Development Corporation of Cariboo Chilcotin
Description: A business proposal to build a family-style restaurant in the traditional Big House style, a retail complex, gift shop and meeting room. These services do not exist in the community at the present time.
Benefits: This development will help diversify the local economy, add to the local tourism attractions, create long-term, full-time employment for approximately eight to ten people, part-time employment for as many as 28 in the restaurant and retail store, as well as eight to ten local jobs during construction. The unemployment rate in Bella Bella is 68 per cent, so this project will have an immediate impact on the community.

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