Government of Canada invests an additional $1,991,500 in six nations to stimulate the local economy

September 03, 2009

Total Federal Government stimulus investment in Brant riding - $65,545,720

Ohsweken — Phil McColeman MP for Brant was joined by the Executive Director of Grand River Employment and Training Elvera Garlow today to announce that GREAT will be receiving a federal government grant of $1,991,500 to accommodate an expansion of existing greenhouse and business facilities.

“On behalf of the Six Nations people, I wish to express my appreciation to Industry Canada for providing $1.9 M to expand the business of Kayanase,” said Garlow.  “In addition to creating many short term construction jobs and long term, sustainable employment, the business expansion will allow us a wonderful opportunity to continue our leadership role in environmental stewardship and protection of Mother Earth. Nyaweh gowa. (Thank you)”

“All of the infrastructure investments to date create jobs now and lay the foundation of a stronger local economy for the future,” said McColeman.  “Now is not the time for an election, we have more work to do.”

The funding is part of the $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 as a result of the global economic downturn.

Applications for the 2010-2011 Community Adjustment Fund intake 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.