Essa, Ontario - Hon. Helena Guergis, P.C., M.P. for Simcoe-Grey, today announced that the renovation of the Essa Township Recreation Centre and Banquet Hall in Angus is moving forward thanks to an investment of $453,334 from the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) in Southern Ontario.
“Under the Leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our government has committed to act quickly to provide the specialized support that our communities need during these uncertain economic times. Through our Economic Action Plan, we are taking action to simulate the economy, and create jobs in communities like Essa Township.”said Hon. Helena Guergis, P.C., M.P. “The funding for this project is one of 90 projects that we are announcing worth a total federal investment of up to $102 million dollars. I am pleased to deliver this funding and I look forward to continue working with Mayor Guergis and our municipal leaders on more ways to create jobs and strengthen our local economy.”
“On behalf of Essa Council I wish to thank Minister Guergis and the Federal Government for their funding announcement. These funds will further enhance our recreational facilities completing projects that have long been planned for. The Federal Government has shown remarkable leadership in leading Canada out of tough economic times by funding hundreds of projects coast to coast creating thousands of jobs and we are thankful to be part of this process.” Mayor David Guergis
These projects were part of the up to $102 million investment made through the Community Adjustment Fund for 2009-2010, announced on August 27 by the Honourable Gary Goodyear, newly appointed Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). It is the government's intention to support a total of 90 projects in communities across Southern Ontario that are struggling with the effects of the global economic downturn.
Approved projects must meet the terms and conditions set out in their funding agreements. A complete list of approved projects in Southern Ontario will be made available online at www.ic.gc.ca/caf on September 10, 2009.
Applications for 2010-2011 CAF project funds will be accepted by FedDev Ontario later this year. A public announcement will be made once details are finalized.
CAF is just one in a series of initiatives introduced in the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan designed to address the short-term effects of the economic decline on communities across Canada, while preparing our communities for long-term growth. For more information on Canada’s Economic Action Plan, please visit
www.actionplan.gc.ca.
