For release: December 21, 2005
Ontario Government Supports Prosperity In Elliot Lake
Invests In Business Retention And Expansion Project
QUEEN'S PARK - The Ontario government is supporting northern prosperity
in the City of Elliot Lake by investing in a plan to help local businesses
thrive, Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
announced today.
"The McGuinty government is working with rural Ontario to provide
the right tools for communities like Elliot Lake to thrive," said
Dombrowsky. "Stronger rural communities mean more opportunities for
their residents and a better quality of life."
The Ontario government will invest $17,500 to help the City of Elliot
Lake and its partners develop a business action plan for economic development.
The project will identify and resolve issues relating to business retention
and expansion, and provide community support for local businesses.
"This announcement is another part of our plan to help communities
in Northern Ontario succeed," said David Ramsay, Minister of Natural
Resources. "By helping Elliot Lake businesses, we're helping the
entire community."
"We are delighted that the Ontario government has provided funding
for this project, which will allow the municipality and its partners to
enhance our dialogue with the local business community," said George
Farkouh, Mayor of Elliot Lake. "This project will definitely help
improve the business climate and create jobs in Elliot Lake."
Today's investment was made through the Rural Economic Development (RED)
program, which invests in projects that support sustainable rural economies
and community partnerships, and is a key part of the government's plan
for rural Ontario. The rural plan provides a coordinated framework across
government to build on rural Ontario's strengths - committed people, diverse
economic opportunities, unrivalled resources and a solid sense of community.
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Contact:
Christopher Flavelle
Minister's Office
(416) 326-3072
