Canada – FedNor investment creates employment for youth in French River

Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $35,000 for the Municipality of French River to assist it in building capacity in economic development and future planning. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.

FedNor funding supports community strategic planning and investment attraction

March 22, 2022 – French River, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor

Offering young graduates critical on-the-job experience while providing small and medium-sized enterprises with skilled personnel is the goal of the Government of Canada internship initiative in Northern Ontario. Since its inception more than three decades ago, FedNor’s youth internship initiative has helped create more than 1820  jobs for youth in Northern Ontario.

Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $35,000 for the Municipality of French River to assist it in building capacity in economic development and future planning. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Provided through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program, this funding has enabled the Municipality of French River to hire a recent graduate to help update its strategic plan. This initiative will address the needs of the business community, ensuring that it has up-to-date information for investment attraction. In addition, the intern will review existing marketing and communications materials and help develop a stronger social media presence for the municipality.  

Since the start of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has provided more than $7.4 billion specifically to support young Canadians through these difficult times. Budget 2021 went one step further by building on Canada’s investments in youth with over $5.7 billion over the next five years to help young Canadians pursue and complete their education, and to create 215,000 new skills development and work opportunities.

“The Government of Canada understands that investing in our youth to develop tomorrow’s leaders is key to ensuring our country’s long-term prosperity. Linking job opportunities for post-secondary graduates to the growth priorities of Northern Ontario communities, through FedNor’s youth internship initiative, is a win-win for all and  makes good economic development sense.”

– The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor

“We are committed to providing our rural communities with the tools they need to capitalize on business growth and job creation opportunities. By supporting initiatives that enable municipalities, such as French River, to advance their economic initiatives and succeed in the post-Covid-19 economy, we are helping to retain youth in the region and encourage a strong sustainable future for all of Northern Ontario.”

– Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages

“Thanks to FedNor support, we have a bright, energetic communications and marketing intern who is helping us address a specific community need. This valuable resource is assisting us in taking advantage of economic opportunities as they arise positioning our community for growth.”       

– Gisèle Pageau, Mayor of the Municipality of French River

Alison Murphy, Press Secretary

Office of the Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor

Alison.Murphy@sac-isc.gc.ca

Canada – FedNor investments support tourism, businesses and recovery efforts in Northeastern Ontario’s Francophone communities

Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $674,955 to create jobs and maximize economic opportunities in Northeastern Ontario’s Francophone communities.

Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $674,955 to create jobs and maximize economic opportunities in Northeastern Ontario’s Francophone communities.

Francophone initiatives supported by FedNor in Northeastern Ontario
Fondation Communautaire du Témiskaming

$285,000
A FedNor investment of $285,000 will enable the Fondation Communautaire du Témiskaming and project partners, Lions Club d’Earlton and the Golden Age Club d’Earlton, to create le Cœur du Village. This 7,000-square-foot business and community centre will host a wide-range of business and community events, and feature a vendor market to help increase sales of local products. To be located at the site of the former Grocery King store, the facility will provide local artisans and agri-food producers with access to meeting and retail space, as well as a gathering area for organizations and the general public. Specifically, this FedNor funding will be used to complete renovations including technology and energy efficiency upgrades, and various building improvements. Funded through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program, this priority project is expected to create two local jobs and maintain another, while accelerating community and business growth in the region.

Centre culturel ARTEM

$244,542
Provided through FedNor’s Economic Development Initiative (EDI) for Northern Ontario, an investment of $244,542 will enable the Centre cultural ARTEM to strengthen the economic outlook of Northeastern Ontario’s Francophone communities. Specifically, this priority project will support the launch of a regional marketing strategy that includes developing and promoting 100 unique and inspiring local tourism experiences. This project is expected to assist over 80 small businesses and entrepreneurs, and help create seven full-time jobs.

Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes Rivières

$113,913
To support community, business and economic recovery efforts in the Timiskaming district, FedNor is investing $113,913 in the Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes Rivières. This targeted investment will be used to launch the Entrepreneurial Leadership for Francophones project, which supports activities related to the development and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises owned or administered by Francophones in the Timiskaming district. Supported through FedNor’s EDI, this project is expected to support the creation of five businesses, 10 regional partnerships, and help create one new job and maintain 10 additional positions.

ACFO-Témiskaming

$31,500
To help improve the economic vitality of the South Temiskaming region, FedNor is investing $31,500 through its EDI to enable ACFO-Témiskaming to hire a youth intern for a one-year period. While on the job, the intern will help establish a community hub that brings together, under one roof, Francophone, Anglophone, Métis and First Nations organizations and services. The intern will also support the launch of the Hello / Bonjour campaign, a program aimed at making businesses aware of the social and economic benefits of serving their customers in both official languages.

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