For release: December 29, 2005
Ontario Government Supports Prosperity
In Northern Communities
Invests In Business Retention And Expansion Project
QUEEN'S PARK - The Ontario government is building stronger communities
by investing in a plan to help businesses thrive, Leona Dombrowsky, Minister
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced today.
"The McGuinty government is committed to investing in prosperity
for our people," said Dombrowsky. "Today's announcement is part
of Ontario's rural plan to build stronger northern communities that offer
their residents a better quality of life."
The government will invest $17,500 to help the Blind River Chamber of
Commerce and its partners create and economic development plan. The plan
will identify and address issues faced by local businesses, and improve
local training opportunities for youth.
"This announcement is good news for Blind River, and good news for
Northern Ontario," said David Ramsay, Minister of Natural Resources.
"Helping businesses succeed is a crucial part of the McGuinty government's
commitment to Northern Ontario, and today's announcement reflects that
commitment."
"We are pleased that the Ontario government has chosen to support
this project," said Wilma Bissiallon, co-president, Blind River Chamber
of Commerce. "The economic development plan will help our community
to participate alongside larger northern cities in building a stronger
economy for Northern Ontario."
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
