Terry Sheehan
Terry Sheehan
Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie
Parliamentary Secretary for FedNor, Terry Sheehan, joins Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, Melanie Joly, in announcing investment to boost economic growth across Northern Ontario
August 21, 2020

File photo - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor

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Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor

 

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Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie

Parliamentary Secretary for FedNor, Terry Sheehan, joins Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, Melanie Joly, in announcing investment to boost economic growth across Northern Ontario

 

For Immediate Release - August 21, 2020

 

Over $4 million to help communities attract business and investment, and create jobs for Ontarians

 

August 21, 2020 – Kenora, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario – FedNor

 

Strong communities are one of the key pillars of thriving local economies, which is why the government is working closely with its many partners at the local level to help them attract investment, diversify the regional economy and create jobs. Through its Regional Development Agencies, such as FedNor, the Government of Canada is investing to strengthen rural communities and enable their residents to pursue meaningful careers and enjoy a high quality of life for generations to come.

 

Jobs for Ontarians

 

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, joined by Parliamentary Secretary for FedNor, Terry Sheehan, today announced more than $4 million in federal investments to help Northern Ontario’s communities and businesses expand, prosper and create or maintain jobs.

 

Delivered by FedNor, this funding will support 16 strategic initiatives in communities across Northern Ontario. It will help First Nations stimulate business growth and employment opportunities by enabling them to implement priority projects and develop new partnerships. It will also assist businesses to boost productivity and growth by matching skilled workers to employer needs. In addition, it will help tourism organizations to attract more visitors with new product development that will extend their stay and increase their spending.

 

Northern Ontario has been hard hit by COVID-19 and today’s announcement is further proof of the Government of Canada’s commitment to communities and businesses, helping them to not just survive, but thrive. Initiatives like these will help get Canadians back to work and ensure that Northern and rural communities are set to fully participate in Canada’s economic recovery.

 

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“Strong local economies rely upon the prosperity and growth of local businesses and entrepreneurs. In these uncertain times, we want Canadian businesses to know that we have their back. We will help our business and community partners adapt to the quickly evolving social and economic realities, and support their efforts to strengthen Northern Ontario’s economy and create good jobs for Ontarians.”

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor

 

 

“Today’s announcement will help spur economic diversification, increase business growth and attract investment here in Northern Ontario. I am proud that FedNor investments are helping communities to maximize their potential, supporting good local jobs across our region.”

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor

 

“I would like to thank the Government of Canada and FedNor for their support that will see sewer and water services extended to key property near our airport that will pave the way for development. This strategic investment will attract private sector investment, helping our region to recover and grow.” 

Doug Lawrance, Mayor of Sioux Lookout

 

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Alexander Cohen

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Office of the Minister of Economic

Development and Official Languages

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Kim Fewchuk

Communications Advisor

FedNor

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