January 25, 2010 - Ontario is helping create about 450 jobs across the province by supporting infrastructure projects at local not-for-profit social service organizations.
Six not-for-profit social service organizations in Thunder Bay-Superior North and four not-for-profit social service organizations in Thunder Bay - Atikokan will improve their facilities, so they can better serve low income and vulnerable Ontarians, including children, youth and families. The province is investing $201,200 in Thunder Bay-Atikokan and $256,810 in Thunder Bay-Superior North to support 21 individual projects.
This is part of a $50 million investment over two years to support nearly 1,000 capital projects in communities across the province. These projects will include expansions and renovations that will improve security, accessibility and energy efficiency at eligible social service facilities.
Investing in infrastructure is a critical part of Ontario’s plan to restore growth, save and create jobs in the short term, and build foundations for the future.
QUOTES
“By improving aging facilities and creating local jobs, this investment will go a long way in helping many of Ontario’s most vulnerable children, youth and families.”
- Laurel Broten, Minister of Children and Youth Services
“The best way to improve Ontario’s economy is to invest in our people and our communities. Improving the health and safety, accessibility and energy efficiency of social service agencies creates jobs — and most importantly — hope.”
- Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services
“I am delighted that the Ontario Government is supporting local not-for-profit organizations and the stellar work which they do. These capital projects, once complete, will ensure the longevity of these facilities and also ensure the future delivery for the services to people of Northern Ontario.”
- Michael Gravelle, MPP, Thunder Bay – Superior North
“This investment will help local service providers improve their facilities and support vulnerable Ontarians including children, youth and families within their communities. It will also create more jobs and boost economic growth.”
- Bill Mauro, MPP, Thunder Bay-Atikokan
“We are most appreciative of the minor capital funding provided by the Ministry of Community & Social Services. These funds allow us to make improvements to the homes of the people we support, address health and safety issues and help to maintain the infrastructure necessary to provide supports and services to the people we serve. On their behalf, we thank The Honourable Michael Gravelle, M.P.P., Mr. Bill Mauro, M.P.P. and the McGuinty government for these important and necessary grants.”
- Ken Pickard, Executive Director – Community Living Thunder Bay
QUICK FACTS
- Investments in infrastructure projects at eligible social service facilities are part of the government’s action plan to stimulate and restore economic growth.
- Work on these projects will start in early 2010 and will be completed by March 31, 2011.
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Read about Ontario’s investments in infrastructure.