CANADA—ONTARIO PARTNERSHIP CREATES JOBS, STIMULATES ECONOMY IN NORTH DUMFRIES TOWNSHIP

June 13, 2009

Residents of North Dumfries Township, in Waterloo Region, will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding to build a new multi-use recreational facility announced MP and Minister of State Gary Goodyear and MPP for Kitchener Centre John Milloy. This project is just one example of both governments’ commitment to stimulating the Ontario economy through the creation of jobs in our communities.

This project will enhance local recreational facilities and health services and create local jobs.

“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Government is getting shovels in the ground and flowing money faster to stimulate the economy and create jobs for Ontarians,” said Minister Goodyear. “Thanks to the strong relationship between our two governments, we can work together to help Ontario communities and the economy thrive immediately and in the future.”

“Our governments are working together to modernize infrastructure - creating a competitive advantage that attracts business and strengthens our economy today and into the future,” said John Milloy, MPP Kitchener Centre. “Funding this project is great news for the residents of North Dumfries Township and surrounding communities.”

The governments of Canada and Ontario will each invest $4.39 million dollars in the project. The Township of North Dumfries will contribute the balance of the total eligible project cost of up to $13.1 million.

This project is one of many across the province that will break ground thanks to joint federal and provincial funding. The governments of Canada and Ontario have taken steps to get shovels in the ground and to flow money faster for targeted infrastructure projects starting in the 2009 construction season.

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