Building Pathways for a Better Tomorrow

September 15, 2009

Cambridge, ON. — More families, outdoor enthusiasts and tourists will be able to enjoy Canada’s outdoor heritage thanks to the Conservative government’s job-creating investment in safer, more accessible trails across Canada.

Today, Member of Parliament for Cambridge-North Dumfries, the Hon. Gary Goodyear announced a contribution of $21, 875 to the Grand River Conservation Authority.
 
 “Canada’s trail network helps us get to the heart of our amazing outdoors. It enriches the health and enjoyment of countless Canadians,” said Minister Goodyear. “By rehabilitating the Cambridge-Paris Rail Trail, through tree removal, re-surfacing, improving wheel chair accessibility and signage, this funding will help our residents and families as well as tourists explore Canada’s natural splendour from coast to coast,” added Goodyear. “It will also inject needed stimulus into our community.

National Trails Coalition Chairman Terry Norman called the investment “a major boost to all forms of trail-based tourism and recreational activities.”

This funding is part of a larger investment in Canada’s outdoor heritage that will create jobs, pour money into the local economy, and increase healthy-living. The program is jointly funded by provincial, territorial, municipal or private funding, and is administered in partnership with the National Trails Coalition, a joint venture made up of the three non-profit organizations. They include the Canadian Trails Federation, Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations and the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council.
 
As part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan to create jobs and help our economy, the Conservative government is designating $25 million to build and improve wonderful outdoor resources. In order to provide the most rapid economic benefit possible during this challenging economic time, funding will go to shovel ready projects that are set to break ground in 2009-2010.