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		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada partners to provide employment for Aboriginal people in the Northwest Territories]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3581</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Diane Finley today announced a partnership with the Dehcho First Nations Futures Society for its Our People, Our Future project. The project will help prepare Aboriginal people in the Northwest Territories for employment opportunities created through construction and petroleum exploration and production.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3581</guid><pubDate>Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Quebec invest in affordable housing in Pointe-des-Cascades]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3579</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Diane Finley and Lucie Charlebois, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, are pleased to mark the official opening, in Pointe-des-Cascades, of a 12-unit housing project for seniors, to which the governments of Canada and Quebec jointly contributed nearly $680,000.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3579</guid><pubDate>Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Investments of nearly $1 million in Saint-Michel-des-Saints]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3578</link><description><![CDATA[The multipurpose skating rink in Saint-Michel-des-Saints will soon be equipped with a permanent roof, today jointly announced the Honourable Denis Lebel and Guy Ouellette, acting on behalf of Line Beauchamp.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3578</guid><pubDate>Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec investment of $367,280 in Lyster for repair work on Saint-Louis Building]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3577</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis today joined Laurent Lessard in announcing that the Municipality of Lyster will receive $367,280 in joint government financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund – Quebec for repairs to the Saint-Louis Building.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3577</guid><pubDate>Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Frontenac]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3587</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis and Johanne Gonthier, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $237,000 for Frontenac under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3587</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Construction begins on Eastern Ontario’s Broadband Mega-Network]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3585</link><description><![CDATA[Ontario’s largest rural broadband network is ready to begin construction. The high-speed Internet infrastructure project will connect with local delivery systems to expand service to an estimated one million residents and businesses in Eastern Ontario.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3585</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Yukon open new affordable seniors’ housing in Faro]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3580</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Daniel Lang, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, along with the Honourable Marian Horne, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Kenyon, officially opened the Faro Seniors Facility today.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3580</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada grants $69,500 in funding to Naturalait]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3576</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel today announced $69,500 in repayable financial assistance to Naturalait through the Community Adjustment Fund for the start-up of a new organic milk processing company.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3576</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Kamloops’ North Shore Transit Exchange celebrates official grand opening]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3584</link><description><![CDATA[The North Shore Transit Exchange, located on Sydney Avenue near the North Hills Shopping Centre, celebrated its Grand Opening today. Transit operations began on August 11, 2010, and after several weeks of successful use, today marks its official public unveiling.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3584</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada announces further investment in Small Business Internship Program]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3574</link><description><![CDATA[Rodney Weston, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, announced today that the Government of Canada is offering 33 additional internships for post-secondary graduates in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island through Canada’s Small Business Internship Program (SBIP).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3574</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government investment of $327,940 in Saint-Georges for sports infrastructure upgrade]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3573</link><description><![CDATA[The population of the City of Saint-Georges will soon enjoy access to improved sports facilities, today jointly announced Robert Dutil, acting on behalf of Laurent Lessard, and the Honourable Maxime Bernier, acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3573</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Minister Denis Lebel underscores progress in renovations on Normandin Sports Centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3572</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel today officially toured the Normandin Sports Centre site. He joined other members of our Government taking part in similar events across the country to celebrate the progress or completion of community recreational construction projects funded under the Government’s Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3572</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[MP Jacques Gourde hails completion of work on Saint-Gilles recreation centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3571</link><description><![CDATA[Mr. Jacques Gourde today officially toured Saint-Gilles Recreation Centre site. He joined other members of our Government taking part in similar events across the country to celebrate the progress or completion of community recreational construction projects funded under the Government’s Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3571</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Candy Cane Park playground officially opened]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3570</link><description><![CDATA[A safer and more accessible Candy Cane Park playground was officially opened today for new generations of Regina children to enjoy.  Tom Lukiwski, the Honourable Laura Ross, and Mike O’Donnell cut the ribbon at the 30-year-old playground in Wascana Centre.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3570</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Member of Parliament Laurie Hawn highlights progress on Queen Elizabeth Pool construction]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3569</link><description><![CDATA[Today, Laurie Hawn, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, visited the construction site of the new Queen Elizabeth Pool and highlighted the impact of Canada’s Economic Action Plan on recreational infrastructure in Alberta communities.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3569</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Community celebrates work underway to upgrade YMCA-YWCA in Orleans]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3566</link><description><![CDATA[The work underway to renovate and expand the Ruddy Family Centre Y was celebrated today by Royal Galipeau, Phil McNeely, and Deirdre Speers.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3566</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Groundbreaking kicks off at community centre in Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3565</link><description><![CDATA[The start of construction on upgrades at the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre was celebrated today by Dean Del Mastro, MP for Peterborough; Jeff Leal, MPP for Peterborough; and Ron Millen, Reeve of the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3565</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan delivering results in Atlantic Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3563</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan (EAP) is delivering results in communities throughout Atlantic Canada. To date, the Government has provided $31 million in targeted stimulus funds to upgrade and enhance the region’s recreational infrastructure and stimulate its economy through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program (RInC).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3563</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments celebrate new municipal infrastructure in the Township of O’Connor]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3583</link><description><![CDATA[The Township of O’Connor held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to mark the official opening of the new accessible and energy efficient municipal office and council chambers, and to celebrate the completion of safety improvements to Blaikie Road’s Bridge #1.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3583</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Affordable housing underway in British Columbia — Kelowna]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3567</link><description><![CDATA[The governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners, gathered today to announce the construction of 32 new housing developments, creating 404 units for low-income seniors and people with disabilities across British Columbia. The announcement took place at the official groundbreaking for 10 new seniors’ apartments at Cedar Court.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3567</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[PM announces support for affordable housing across Yukon]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3561</link><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the Government will help to provide affordable homes for families, seniors, people with disabilities and Aboriginal peoples across Yukon.  In partnership with the Government of Yukon, this project invests in the construction and retrofit of 323 new and existing housing units across the Territory.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3561</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Quebec invest in affordable housing in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3557</link><description><![CDATA[Bernard Généreux, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, and Norbert Morin, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, are pleased to mark today the groundbreaking for phase two of the Résidence l’Oasis de Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, a 23-unit housing project for seniors, to which the governments of Canada and Quebec jointly contributed more than $1.4 million.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3557</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Minister Chuck Strahl announces support for BC’s fishery sector]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3556</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Chuck Strahl, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, announced Government of Canada support to help the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) strengthen economic opportunities in various British Columbia communities.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3556</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada helping internationally trained nurses enter the labour market: Canada's Economic Action Plan addresses labour market challenges, helps to improve quality of life]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3554</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada is funding two projects that will help internationally trained nurses put their knowledge and skills to work sooner. The Honourable Steven Fletcher made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3554</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments celebrate improved Gordon/Barrie Island parks and trails]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3560</link><description><![CDATA[Residents of Gordon/Barrie Island can now enjoy improved green space and community centre grounds thanks to recent improvements to parks and trails throughout the municipality. Projects included the rehabilitation of parks and beach areas, improved drainage and repaving of the community centre parking lot.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3560</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments celebrate Peterborough Airport improvements]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3559</link><description><![CDATA[Major improvements to the Peterborough Airport will spur economic growth, job creation and new business opportunities in the region.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3559</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Ontario celebrate new affordable housing in York Region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3558</link><description><![CDATA[The official opening of 25 new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on low income was held today in Richmond Hill. The project received $3 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3558</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves housing on reserve in Ontario — Orillia]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3551</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $3.8 million as part of the year one funding through Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for seven First Nations communities in Ontario.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3551</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Social housing in New Brunswick being renovated]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3549</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick today announced that 41 social housing units will receive more than $475,000 for repairs and renovations.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3549</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Economic Action Plan supports business innovation and manufacturing in Vaughan]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3548</link><description><![CDATA[Vaughan area residents and businesses will benefit from new jobs and economic development as a result of a $1 million Economic Action Plan investment for TeknoScan Systems Inc. to expand, develop and bring to market new products.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3548</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Infrastructure Stimulus improves New Brunswick roads]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3538</link><description><![CDATA[Grand Falls, New Brunswick is benefitting from a highway project that will maintain and improve the local road network and create jobs in Grand Falls thanks to an investment by the Governments of Canada and New Brunswick.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3538</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Route 105 near Nackawic to be improved]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3537</link><description><![CDATA[New Brunswick drivers and visitors will have a smoother, safer drive as they travel on Route 105 between Landegger Drive and Hawkshaw Bridge, thanks to a partnership between the governments of Canada and New Brunswick.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3537</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Association culturelle du Havre-Aubert receives $100,000 in Government of Canada funding to renovate its cultural centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3547</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel today announced a non-repayable contribution of $100,000 to the Association culturelle du Havre-Aubert (ACHA) for renovation of the Îles&#8209;de&#8209;la&#8209;Madeleine cultural centre. Necessitating an investment of $168,000, this project will create five jobs during the construction work as well as maintain five year-round positions and some 35 seasonal ones.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3547</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in heritage infrastructure at the Former Elora Drill Shed National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3545</link><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Mr. Michael Chong today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in infrastructure improvements at the Former Elora Drill Shed National Historic Site of Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3545</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The Government of Canada helps BC beef industry stay competitive in world marketplace]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3540</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada is helping the cattle industry stay ahead of the curve in the global marketplace. Cathy McLeod, on behalf of Gerry Ritz, announced today an investment of up to $3 million to support the beef industry by developing new marketing opportunities to help farmers and food processors boost their bottom line.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3540</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Construction begins on Camp Woodeden’s new multi-sport activity centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3536</link><description><![CDATA[Camp Woodeden received a giant boost today to continue to provide world-class programs in a new world-class facility for children and youth with disabilities. A groundbreaking ceremony was held today at Camp Woodeden, located on the outskirts of London, Ontario, overlooking the Thames River.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3536</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in new Windsor Port Authority marine facility]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3534</link><description><![CDATA[Today it was announced that Windsor will benefit from a new marine facility at the Windsor Port that will help support economic growth and improve the quality of the transportation network in the region.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3534</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[PM announces High Arctic Research Station coming to Cambridge Bay]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3530</link><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the new Canadian High Arctic Research Station will be located in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.  The Canadian High Arctic Research Station will be a world-class, year-round, multidisciplinary facility exploring the cutting-edge of Arctic science and technology issues.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3530</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Minister Yelich tours YWCA Vancouver improvements]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3553</link><description><![CDATA[Today the Honourable Lynne Yelich toured the construction currently underway at YWCA Vancouver’s Health & Fitness Centre.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3553</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit six municipalities in the Beauce Region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3533</link><description><![CDATA[Laurent Lessard and the Honourable Maxime Bernier are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $3,727,390 for seven projects located in six municipalities of the Beauce region under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3533</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments celebrate groundbreaking of infrastructure projects in Burlington]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3532</link><description><![CDATA[Construction is underway across Burlington, with infrastructure projects on track to improve parks, trails, arenas and transit services, provide a new community fire station, and make City Hall more energy-efficient.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3532</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Sainte-Thérèse]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3531</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Claude Carignan and Michelle Courchesne, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $1,697,150 for Sainte-Thérèse under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3531</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[PM announces improvements at Churchill Airport]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3528</link><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for important upgrades to the Churchill Airport.  The Prime Minister was in Churchill for the first stop of his annual Northern Tour.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3528</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments invest in Broadway Community Centre and Granite Curling Club]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3527</link><description><![CDATA[Winnipeg is moving forward with improvements to the Broadway Community Centre and the Granite Curling Club thanks to over $890,000 in funding from the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg.  Federal funding is provided under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3527</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada and New Brunswick invest in water, highway and local road infrastructure]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3525</link><description><![CDATA[Today, the Governments of Canada and New Brunswick announced an investment in four infrastructure projects that will create and maintain local jobs, improve and enhance the safety of local roads and drinking water, and build a stronger future for the city of Saint John.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3525</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Saint-Nérée]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3520</link><description><![CDATA[Dominique Vien, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, and Steven Blaney are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $1,193,750 for Saint-Nérée under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3520</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Domaine des oiseaux granted $148,000 in Government of Canada funding to help improve tourism offering in Albanel]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3519</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel today announced the granting of $100,000 in repayable funding to Domaine des oiseaux for the construction of four new accommodation units to supplement the lodging facility’s two existing units. The project also benefited from $48,000 in non-repayable financial assistance from Indian Affairs and Northern Development Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3519</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Key infrastructure projects completed in Hastings Highlands; others underway]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3523</link><description><![CDATA[Hastings Highlands residents have a new recreational centre and an upgraded sports field thanks to a partnership between the governments of Canada and Ontario and the municipality.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3523</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments announce new sports pavilion for Edmunston]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3515</link><description><![CDATA[Children, students and residents of the Edmundston area and the Madawaska region will soon have access to a new physical fitness and sports facility thanks to a total investment of more than $7 million from the Government of Canada, the Government of New Brunswick and the municipality of Edmundston.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3515</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[PM announces support for Wind Energy project in Prince Edward Island]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3512</link><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the Government of Canada is providing support for an innovative research project in Prince Edward Island which will advance Canada’s understanding and use of wind power as a clean energy source.  He was joined by Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3512</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[21 new projects to create hundreds of new jobs in B.C.]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3521</link><description><![CDATA[Twenty-one additional infrastructure projects will get underway in B.C. this construction season thanks to over $42 million in funding from Canada and the Province, announced Stockwell Day, on behalf of Chuck Strahl, and Naomi Yamamoto.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3521</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government investment of $800,000 for roof repairs on the Saint-Charles recreational complex in Montréal's Sud-Ouest borough]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3518</link><description><![CDATA[Residents of the City of Montréal’s Sud-Ouest borough will soon have access to renovated recreational facilities, today jointly announced the Honourable Denis Lebel and Marguerite Blais, acting on behalf of Laurent Lessard.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3518</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Federal and Provincial governments invest in upgrades to St. Peter’s campground infrastructure]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3514</link><description><![CDATA[Visitors to St. Peter’s Campground will now have a better and more accessible place to stay while enjoying the Eastern part of Prince Edward Island. A federal and provincial investment has allowed St. Peter’s Bay to realign and widen the road to allow larger recreational vehicles into the campground.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3514</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada provides financial support to Soudure du Manoir Inc. for acquisition of specialized equipment]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3511</link><description><![CDATA[Acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Bernard Généreux today announced $80,000 in repayable funding to the firm Soudure du Manoir Inc.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3511</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[PM announces new government pay centre in Miramichi, New Brunswick]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3509</link><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the Government of Canada is modernizing its 40-year-old pay system for public servants and consolidating pay services in a new Centre of Expertise in Miramichi, New Brunswick.  He was joined by Rona Ambrose, Keith Ashfield, and Tilly O’Neill-Gordon.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3509</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec investment of $6,182,608 in Saint-Cyprien for rehabilitation of Centre sportif Louis-Santerre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3517</link><description><![CDATA[Acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Bernard Généreux today joined Jean D’Amour, acting on behalf of Laurent Lessard, in announcing that the Municipality of Saint-Cyprien will receive $6,182,608 in joint government financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund – Quebec for the reconstruction of the Centre sportif Louis-Santerre.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3517</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada and Manitoba invest in water reservoir expansion in Rural Municipality of Stanley]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3508</link><description><![CDATA[The Rural Municipality of Stanley today celebrated the groundbreaking for the expansion of the municipality’s regional water reservoir. The Rural Municipality benefitted from over $843,000 in joint federal-provincial funding from the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) for the reservoir project.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3508</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Racine]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3507</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis and Monique Gagnon-Tremblay, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $777,600 for Racine under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3507</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[PM launches restoration of the Bluenose II]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3505</link><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper marked the beginning of vital restoration work on the Bluenose II — one of Canada’s most recognizable symbols.  He was joined at the event by Gerald Keddy.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3505</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[PM stands up for Nova Scotia workers]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3503</link><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today reinforced the Government of Canada’s support for Nova Scotia’s workers.  Following a visit to the Michelin Tire Factory in Waterville, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the company’s highly successful participation in the Government’s Work-Sharing Program.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3503</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan invests in Pleasantview Community League]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3502</link><description><![CDATA[The Pleasantview Community League is moving forward with enhancements to its playing courts thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3502</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan supports upgrades to King Edward Park]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3501</link><description><![CDATA[The King Edward Park Community League is moving forward with repairs and upgrades to the park’s outdoor skating rink thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3501</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec investment of $35,132 in Municipality of Pierreville for installation of elevator in community centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3516</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel and Laurent Lessard are pleased to announce that the Municipality of Pierreville has been granted $35,132 in joint government financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund – Quebec for the installation of an elevator in its community centre.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3516</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Backgrounder: Mississauga Bus Rapid Transit Project]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3499</link><description><![CDATA[The Bus Rapid Transit Project, a key future component of Mississauga’s transit system, involves the construction of an 18-kilometre east-west dedicated bus right-of-way across the City of Mississauga between Winston Churchill Boulevard and Renforth Drive.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3499</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[PM helps kick off construction of Mississauga Bus Rapid Transit corridor]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3498</link><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today marked the start of construction of the Mississauga Bus Rapid Transit corridor at a groundbreaking ceremony on the Mississauga transit campus.  He was joined by Bob Dechert.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3498</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Manseau]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3496</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis and Laurent Lessard are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $773,890 for Manseau under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3496</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and New Brunswick celebrate new affordable housing in Shediac]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3495</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick today officially announced that construction is almost complete on a new affordable housing project for low-income families and persons with disabilities in Shediac.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3495</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan delivers housing-related infrastructure loans throughout Ontario]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3493</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today the approval of 42 low-cost infrastructure loans for more than $192 million to 11 different municipalities throughout the Province of Ontario as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. The loans were provided by the Government of Canada on behalf of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation through the Municipal Infrastructure Lending Program to support housing related infrastructure projects.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3493</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Investments of $5,115,881 in Uniprix Stadium]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3497</link><description><![CDATA[Major renovations will be made to the Uniprix Stadium in Jarry Park, today jointly announced Jacques Gourde, acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Line Beauchamp, and Raymond Bachand.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3497</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Affordable housing being built and renovated in Southeastern New Brunswick]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3488</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick today announced an investment of close to $12.6 million for the construction and renovation of 825 housing units for low-income seniors, families and persons with disabilities. Funding in the amount of over $3.4 million will be for the renovation and retrofit of existing social housing, while close to $9.2 million will be for the construction of new affordable housing units.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3488</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada announces further investment in Small Business Internship Program]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3486</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Rob Moore today announced that the Government of Canada will offer 165 additional internships for post-secondary graduates across Canada through the Small Business Internship Program (SBIP).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3486</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Infrastructure stimulus improves New Brunswick roads]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3484</link><description><![CDATA[Two highway projects in Grand Bay—Westfield and St. Andrews will benefit from a total investment of approximately $1.7 million thanks to the governments of Canada and New Brunswick. This much-needed support will both maintain and improve the road network, and help create new jobs in New Brunswick.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3484</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves First Nations housing in Yukon]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3490</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $3.2 million as part of the year one and year two funding through Canada’s Economic Action Plan and On-Reserve Non Profit Housing Program (Section 95) funding to improve housing conditions for First Nations in Yukon.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3490</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Backgrounder: Parks Canada’s National Historic Sites Cost-Sharing Program]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3544</link><description><![CDATA[Project Recipient: Windsor Historic Sites Association 
National Historic Site: François Bâby House National Historic Site of Canada 
Total Project Cost: minimum of $154,414 
Parks Canada’s Contribution: up to $76,207 
Project Description: This conservation project involves repairs to the brick walls, windows and north porch.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3544</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in heritage infrastructure at François Bâby House National Historic Site]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3543</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Jim Prentice today announced an infrastructure investment in François Bâby House National Historic Site. The site hosted important events during the War of 1812, which is illustrated by the surviving original material in the heavily rehabilitated house.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3543</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada investing in heritage infrastructure at Sharon Temple National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3541</link><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, the Honourable Peter Van Loan today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in infrastructure improvements at Sharon Temple National Historic Site of Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3541</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan strengthening Ontario livestock industry]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3539</link><description><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan is continuing to deliver for farmers and the meat packing and processing sector in Ontario.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3539</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves social housing in Yukon]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3492</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today that the Grey Mountain Housing Society, an urban native project located in Yukon has received almost $57,000, through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, as part of the social housing renovation and retrofit investments.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3492</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[MP Armstrong announces improvements for Wallace Harbour]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3482</link><description><![CDATA[Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester Musquodoboit Valley on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced that Wallace Harbour will benefit from $436,000 in funding from the Government of Canada’s recent investment in small craft harbours across Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3482</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Social housing being renovated in Niagara Region and Hamilton]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3480</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario today announced that Niagara Region and the City of Hamilton received $29.2 million to repair 187 existing social housing projects through the first year of the two-year Social Housing Renovation and Retrofit Program.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3480</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in Saint-Léonard Club Skirakdoo]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3500</link><description><![CDATA[Residents of the Saint-Léonard area received good news today as the federal government announced funding of more than $197,000 towards improvements to Club Skirakdoo, the local cross country ski club.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3500</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada and Saskatchewan announce funding for upgrades to rural water pipeline]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3471</link><description><![CDATA[The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are investing $75,972 to upgrade the rural water pipeline at Good Spirit Lake in the Rural Municipality of Good Lake, through the Building Canada initiative.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3471</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Ontario celebrate new affordable housing in Halton region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3470</link><description><![CDATA[Ground was broken today for 65 new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on low income in Burlington. The project received over $9.05 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3470</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in Cape Journimain Nature Centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3469</link><description><![CDATA[The Cape Jourimain Nature Centre will soon offer improved services to its visitors, thanks to an investment of more than $48,000 from the Government of Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3469</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Ontario celebrate new affordable housing in Burlington]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3468</link><description><![CDATA[The Governments of Canada, Ontario, and Halton Region celebrated the grand opening of 76 affordable rental units. The project is supported by more than $5.3 million in funding through the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3468</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Peel Region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3472</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the Region of Peel celebrated the start of construction of 115 affordable rental units in two housing developments.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3472</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[PM announces improvements to Cranbrook Airport]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3466</link><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced funding for vital safety and infrastructure upgrades to the Cranbrook Airport. This year, through the Airport Capital Assistance Program (ACAP), the Government will invest in safety-related improvements at airports across the country.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3466</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Les Armoires des Monts Inc. receives $150,000 in funding from the Government of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3483</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel today announced the awarding of $150,000 in funding, half of it in the form of a non-repayable contribution, to Les Armoires des Monts Inc. Granted through the Community Adjustment Fund—a major economic stimulus measure established under Canada’s Economic Action Plan—this financial assistance will be used to help the enterprise improve its productivity.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3483</guid><pubDate>Mon, 9 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan benefits regions of Quebec]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3465</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis, today announced that he is delighted with the progress being made toward the completion of projects in Quebec that have received funding under Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3465</guid><pubDate>Mon, 9 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada partners with Province of Manitoba to create new opportunities for Aboriginal people]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3462</link><description><![CDATA[Today, Mr. James Bezan, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley and the Honourable Peter Bjornson announced $9.47 million in funding to train Aboriginal Canadians in Manitoba to participate and obtain employment in the health care industry.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3462</guid><pubDate>Mon, 9 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Ministers tour Bay Bulls Big Pond water treatment plant]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3461</link><description><![CDATA[Rob Merrifield and Tom Hedderson today visited Bay Bulls Big Pond for a site visit to see progress being made on upgrades to the water treatment plant.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3461</guid><pubDate>Mon, 9 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Saint-André-d’Argenteuil]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3460</link><description><![CDATA[Christian Paradis and David Whissell are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $1,579,900 for Saint-André-d’Argenteuil under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3460</guid><pubDate>Mon, 9 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[PM announces support for upgrades and expansion of the Vancouver Aquarium]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3457</link><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the Government of Canada is supporting upgrades to the Vancouver Aquarium. This joint initiative with the Province of British Columbia will revitalize aging infrastructure and expand the Aquarium.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3457</guid><pubDate>Mon, 9 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Construction underway at the Art Gallery of Ontario]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3456</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Matthew Teitelbaum, and Geordie C. Dalglish today celebrated the unveiling of the design and construction progress of the Gallery’s new Weston Family Learning Centre.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3456</guid><pubDate>Mon, 9 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments celebrate improvements to Oakridge Optimist Community Park]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3463</link><description><![CDATA[Ed Holder, Member of Parliament for London West; Chris Bentley, Ontario’s Attorney General and Member of Provincial Parliament for London West; and London Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco-Best, today celebrated numerous improvements at the Oakridge Optimist Community Park.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3463</guid><pubDate>Sat, 7 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Work begins on Welland’s new community wellness complex]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3473</link><description><![CDATA[Construction has started on an important project in Welland which has received government funding to help create jobs and boost the local economy.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3473</guid><pubDate>Fri, 6 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan invests in Fraser Valley’s outdoor sports facilities]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3464</link><description><![CDATA[Scowlitz First Nation and Abbotsford residents will be able to enjoy new and improved sports amenities, thanks to $328,363 in funding through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3464</guid><pubDate>Fri, 6 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Backgrounder: Parks Canada’s National Historic Sites Cost-Sharing Program]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3455</link><description><![CDATA[Project Recipient: Museum of Health Care at Kingston 
National Historic Site: Ann Baillie Building National Historic Site of Canada 
Total Project Cost: minimum of $140,000 
Parks Canada’s Contribution: up to $70,000 
Project Description: This proposed conservation project will involve repairs to the windows, doors and interior finishes of the building, restoration of some of the original wood floors, and updating of the electrical services.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3455</guid><pubDate>Fri, 6 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in heritage infrastructure at the Ann Baillie Building National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3454</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Jim Prentice today announced that the Government of Canada is investing in infrastructure improvements for the Ann Baillie Building National Historic Site of Canada that currently houses the Museum of Health Care in Kingston, Ontario, and is also designated as part of the Kingston General Hospital National Historic Site of Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3454</guid><pubDate>Fri, 6 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Town of Moosomin breaks ground for new multipurpose recreation centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3450</link><description><![CDATA[Ed Komarnicki and Don Toth turned sod today at Lloyd Bradley Park with Don Bradley to kick off construction to the town’s new multipurpose recreation centre.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3450</guid><pubDate>Tue, 3 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Backgrounder: Parks Canada’s National Historic Sites Cost-Sharing Program]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3449</link><description><![CDATA[Project Recipient: City of Moncton 
National Historic Site: Free Meeting House National Historic Site of Canada 
Total Project Cost: minimum of $10,756 
Parks Canada’s Contribution: up to $4,137 
Project Description: This preparatory asistance project consists of the production of a management plan to guide ongoing work on the site and ensure the preservation of its heritage value.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3449</guid><pubDate>Tue, 3 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in preservation and protection of Free Meeting House National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3448</link><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in the preservation and protection of the Free Meeting House National Historic Site of Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3448</guid><pubDate>Tue, 3 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in heritage infrastructure at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3446</link><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Mr. Ed Holder today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in infrastructure improvements at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church National Historic Site of Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3446</guid><pubDate>Tue, 3 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Federal and Provincial governments invest in Nackawic Arena upgrades]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3459</link><description><![CDATA[Residents of Nackawic received good news today, as the Governments of Canada and New Brunswick announced a combined investment of more than $135,000 for upgrades to the Nackawic Arena.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3459</guid><pubDate>Mon, 2 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada Launches Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program – Ottawa]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3445</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources, launched the $100-million Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program in Ottawa and made a call for proposals that could receive IFIT funding.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3445</guid><pubDate>Mon, 2 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Granby]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3444</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis and Nicole Ménard, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $6,547,320  for Granby under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3444</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Contrecoeur]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3443</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis and Nicole Ménard, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $877,060 for Contrecoeur under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3443</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit La Prairie]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3442</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis and Nicole Ménard, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $1,414,600 for La Prairie under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3442</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Economic Action Plan helps manufacturing workers in Southern Ontario]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3438</link><description><![CDATA[Employees at more than 280 small- and medium-sized manufacturers will benefit from advanced skills training thanks to a federal investment in the Yves Landry Foundation's Achieving Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (AIME) Initiative.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3438</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Mont-Saint-Hilaire]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3441</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis and Nicole Ménard, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $5,344,050 for Mont-Saint-Hilaire under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3441</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Chambly]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3440</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis and Nicole Ménard, on behalf Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $1,485,760 for Chambly under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3440</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Ontario celebrate new affordable housing in Toronto]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3439</link><description><![CDATA[Ground was broken today for 62 new affordable rental homes for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities in Toronto. The project received more than $7.4 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3439</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada Invests in Heritage Infrastructure in the Exchange District National Historic Site]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3435</link><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Mr. Rod Bruinooge, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in infrastructure improvements for the Former Union Bank Building and Annex National Historic Site and the Gault Building.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3435</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec Partnership to Benefit Saint-Césaire]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3433</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis, and Nicole Ménard, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $1,177,900 for Saint-Césaire under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3433</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Economic Action Plan Attracts Top Research Talent to Southern Ontario]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3432</link><description><![CDATA[Minister Goodyear launches initiative to connect Canadian businesses with the next generation of skilled workers]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3432</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec investment of $2,668,500 in Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel for wastewater treatment]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3431</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel today joined Nicole Ménard in announcing that the Municipality of Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel will receive $2,668,500 in joint government financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund – Quebec (FCCQ) for municipal wastewater treatment.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3431</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada lends support to Entreprises R.N. Perron Inc. and to Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean employment]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3428</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced the awarding of $200,000 in repayable funding to Entreprises R.N. Perron Inc. for the first of the company’s two-phase plan to establish a 38-acre organic cranberry farming operation in Dolbeau-Mistassini.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3428</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Economic Action Plan Supports Business Innovators]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3427</link><description><![CDATA[Businesses in communities across southern Ontario will have more opportunities to conduct research, develop new products and bring new ideas to market thanks to a new investment from the Government of Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3427</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec investment of $3,416,328 in Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse to bring drinking water facilities up to standard]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3424</link><description><![CDATA[Dominique Vien today joined Steven Blaney in announcing that the Municipality of Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse will receive $3,416,328 in combined government financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund – Quebec to bring its drinking water facilities up to standard.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3424</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Federal and Provincial Governments Celebrate Sod Turning Ceremony for the Eco-friendly Community Centre in Cormier Village]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3420</link><description><![CDATA[Residents of Cormier Village and the surrounding region of Communauté rurale Beaubassin-est will soon enjoy the benefits of a new eco-friendly community centre, thanks to an investment announced today by both the federal and provincial governments.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3420</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The Government of Canada Supports Accessibility for All Canadians]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3437</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Steven Fletcher, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, today invited organizations to apply for grants of up to $75,000 for projects that will improve accessibility for people with disabilities and enable them to participate fully in their communities.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3437</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec Partnership to Benefit Sainte-Julie]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3436</link><description><![CDATA[Christian Paradis and Nicole Ménard are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $5,578,550 for Sainte-Julie under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3436</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec Partnership to Benefit Waterloo]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3434</link><description><![CDATA[Christian Paradis and Nicole Ménard are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $2,175,830 for Waterloo under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3434</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Federal and Provincial Governments Invest in Crossman Community Centre/Kay Arena]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3430</link><description><![CDATA[Residents of the Moncton area received good news today as federal and provincial governments announced funding of more than $2 million towards the addition of a gymnasium to the Crossman Community Centre/Kay Arena.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3430</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec Partnership to Benefit Saint-Anselme]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3429</link><description><![CDATA[Dominique Vien and Steven Blaney¸are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $93,750 for Saint-Anselme under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3429</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Investment of more than $240,000 in Berthierville]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3426</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Berthierville can count on the financial support of the governments of Canada and Quebec to rebuild its municipal pool service building, today jointly announced the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, and Michelle Courchesne, Quebec Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3426</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada Investing in Clean Energy Production Improvement at AV Nackawic Pulp Mill]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3425</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada is investing in two capital improvement projects that will support clean energy production and environmental improvements at the AV Nackawic pulp mill in Nackawic, New Brunswick, Mike Allen announced today.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3425</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec Partnership to Benefit Rivière-du-Loup]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3422</link><description><![CDATA[Bernard Généreux and Jean D’Amour are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $3 887 800 for Rivière-du-Loup under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3422</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada and Manitoba invest in simulators for training program at the new Northern Mining Academy]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3451</link><description><![CDATA[The Governments of Canada and Manitoba will invest more than $1.7 million to support the development and delivery of a mining equipment training program at the Northern Manitoba Mining Academy in Flin Flon.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3451</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada Invests in Heritage Infrastructure at Hamilton and Scourge National Historic Site]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3423</link><description><![CDATA[David Sweet today announced that the Government of Canada will assist with the long-term cultural resource management of Hamilton and Scourge National Historic Site of Canada by investing in the creation of a management plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3423</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec Partnership to Benefit Berthierville]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3421</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis and the Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, Michelle Courchesne, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $5,091,280 for Berthierville under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3421</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[CanNor Investment Expands Mt. Sima Adventure Park]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3416</link><description><![CDATA[Mt. Sima is about to become an exciting four-season recreation destination for local and visiting outdoor enthusiasts with the creation of the Mt. Sima WildPlay Element Park thanks to an investment by CanNor.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3416</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Yukon and the First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun Harness Geothermal Energy]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3419</link><description><![CDATA[The First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun Government House in Mayo, Yukon will benefit from a new geothermal heating system based on an investment from the Government of Canada, the Government of Yukon, and the First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3419</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada and Richmond Hill Unveil New Wind Turbine and Solar Panels]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3418</link><description><![CDATA[Paul Calandra, Member of Parliament for Oak-Ridges-Markham, and Dave Barrow, Mayor of Richmond Hill, today celebrated a new, environmentally friendly wind turbine and three solar panels that will help power the Town’s Richmond Green Sports Centre & Park.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3418</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan Supports New Research at Canada’s Colleges]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3415</link><description><![CDATA[Colleges and polytechnics across Canada will soon have a greater opportunity to conduct leading-edge research and help local businesses bring new innovations to the marketplace thanks to Canada's Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3415</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Total government investment of $1,903,150 in Brossard recreational facilities]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3406</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Brossard now has two new artificial-turf soccer fields within its territory. This announcement was made at today's official inauguration of the new facilities by the Honourable Denis Lebel and Fatima Houda-Pepin, acting on behalf of Laurent Lessard.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3406</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada opens first section of Banff Legacy Trail]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3412</link><description><![CDATA[His Royal Highness The Prince Edward today joined the Honourable Jim Prentice to officially open the first section of the Banff Legacy Trail.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3412</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in heritage infrastructure at Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks (St. Paul's) National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3407</link><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Mr. Phil McColeman announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in infrastructure improvements at Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks National National Historic Site of Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3407</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada and Prince Edward Island celebrate grand reopening of historic Tignish Post Office building]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3409</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Gail Shea, along with the Honourable Neil LeClair, on behalf of the Honourable Ron MacKinley, joined together today to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Tignish Post Office.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3409</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in a local tourism experience on the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3404</link><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Mr. Dean Del Mastro, along with Mr. Barry Devolin, today re-launched the Tug Trent on the Trent-Severn Waterway at a ceremony.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3404</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments Celebrate Grand Opening of Southgate Community Services Building]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3399</link><description><![CDATA[Larry Miller, Member of Parliament for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound; the Honourable Carol Mitchell, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; and Don Lewis, Mayor of the Township of Southgate, today celebrated the grand opening of the new Southgate Community Services Building in Dundalk.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3399</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec Partnership to Benefit the City of Delson]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3397</link><description><![CDATA[The Minister of Natural Resources of Canada, the Honourable Christian Paradis and the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible of the Montérégie region, Nicole Ménard, on behalf of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $2,139,060 for the City of Delson under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3397</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Ontario celebrate new affordable housing in Perth County]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3392</link><description><![CDATA[Funding of more than $1.4 million for 12 new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on low income was announced today.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3392</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in tourism infrastructure along the Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3390</link><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Mr. Scott Reid today announced major investments along the Rideau Canal. This project is delivered through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3390</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments working together to improve wastewater infrastructure in the nation’s capital: New Keefer Regulator open]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3401</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable John Baird, Canada's Transport and Infrastructure Minister and Member of Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean; Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Revenue and Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa Centre; and City of Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien, today celebrated the grand opening of the new Keefer Regulator, a project to improve Ottawa's wastewater management and decrease combined sewer overflows into the Ottawa River.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3401</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada delivers infrastructure investment for Atlas No. 3 Coal Mine National Historic Site]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3388</link><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Mr. Kevin Sorenson, today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in infrastructure improvements at Atlas No. 3 Coal Mine National Historic Site.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3388</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada–Quebec investment of $1,212,000 in Massueville for sewer and water infrastructure upgrades]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3387</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel today joined Nicole Ménard, acting on behalf of Laurent Lessard, in announcing that the Municipality of Massueville will receive $1,212,000 in combined government financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund – Quebec for the replacement of water and sewer infrastructure.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3387</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec Partnership to Benefit the City of Candiac]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3411</link><description><![CDATA[The Minister of Natural Resources of Canada, the Honourable Christian Paradis and the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible of the Montérégie region, Nicole Ménard, on behalf of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $1,540,820 for the City of Candiac under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3411</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit the City of La Prairie]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3410</link><description><![CDATA[The Minister of Natural Resources of Canada, the Honourable Christian Paradis and the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible of the Montérégie region, Nicole Ménard, on behalf of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $1,163,230 for the City of La Prairie under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3410</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Backgrounder: Celebrating a rich past with generations of Canadians]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3386</link><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the Norse site at L’Anse aux Meadows with a community celebration honouring the families of those who helped discover the site and share it with the world.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3386</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating 50 years of discovery at L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3385</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Jim Prentice today marked the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the Norse remains at the L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site by Helge Ingstad and Anne Stine Ingstad and their guide, local fisherman George Decker.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3385</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Joint government funding increases affordable housing in Calgary]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3384</link><description><![CDATA[Seniors in search of affordable housing in Calgary will have more housing options thanks to a $1.5 million joint investment for Glenway Gate, a Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta development, by the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta. The federal and provincial governments are contributing equally to an overall investment of $190 million over two years under the amended Canada–Alberta Affordable Housing Program Agreement, which includes funding under Canada’s Economic Action Pla]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3384</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada–Quebec investment of $1,362,000 in Contrecoeur for major infrastructure work]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3380</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, today joined Nicole Ménard, acting on behalf of Laurent Lessard, in announcing that the City of Contrecoeur will receive $1,362,000 in combined government financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund – Quebec for major infrastructure work.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3380</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada Place begins work to replace iconic sails]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3373</link><description><![CDATA[Today Canada's Transport and Infrastructure Minister John Baird, joined with Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Mike Shardlow, President and CEO of Canada Place Corporation to mark the start of construction for the replacement of Canada Place's iconic sail roof.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3373</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$197,000 for renovations and retrofits in Burin and Stephenville regions]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3382</link><description><![CDATA[The governments of Canada and of Newfoundland and Labrador today announced that $197,000 in renovation and retrofit work on 31 Newfoundland Labrador Housing units in the Burin and Stephenville regional areas is making a significant difference to these homes.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3382</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island partner to invest in housing renovations]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3381</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Michael Duffy, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley and the Honourable Janice Sherry, today announced a total investment of approximately $313,000 toward the renovation of 24 housing units in Charlottetown and Montague to benefit low-income seniors, people with disabilities and families.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3381</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec investment of $3,343,334 in Saint-Cuthbert for wastewater treatment]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3379</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel today joined Guy Ouellette, acting on behalf of Laurent Lessard, in announcing that the Municipality of Saint-Cuthbert will receive $3,343,334 in combined government financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund – Quebec for wastewater treatment.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3379</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada investing in heritage infrastructure at Willowbank National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3376</link><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, the Honourable Rob Nicholson P.C., today announced that the Government of Canada would be investing in infrastructure improvements at Willowbank National Historic Site of Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3376</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool Visitor Information Centre opens with support from the Government of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3375</link><description><![CDATA[The newly constructed Liverpool Visitor Information Centre officially opened its doors today, thanks to the Community Adjustment Fund, a key economic stimulus initiative contained in the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3375</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government partnership breaks ground on Multicultural Family Centre in Winnipeg]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3403</link><description><![CDATA[Greg Selinger and Shelly Glover together with Wendi Park today celebrated the beginning of construction for the new Salvation Army Multicultural Family Centre.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3403</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Saint-Hyacinthe]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3400</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis and Nicole Ménard, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $734,680 for Saint-Hyacinthe under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3400</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Carignan]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3398</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis and Nicole Ménard, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $1,328,250 for Carignan under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3398</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3396</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis and Nicole Ménard, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $180,000 for Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3396</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3395</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis and Nicole Ménard, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $2,442,650 for Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3395</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada provides financial assistance to upgrade Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens infrastructure]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3378</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel today announced the granting of $500,000 in non-repayable funding to Les Amis des Jardins de Métis Inc. (Friends of the Reford Gardens) for infrastructure improvements on the site of the original gardens created by Elsie Reford.
]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3378</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$762,000 for renovation and retrofits in St. John’s]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3361</link><description><![CDATA[The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador today announced that over $762,000 in renovation and retrofit work on 34 Newfoundland and Labrador Housing units in St. John's is making a significant difference to these homes.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3361</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan delivers housing-related infrastructure loan to Town of Bancroft]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3364</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today that the Town of Bancroft has been approved for an infrastructure loan as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3364</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit the Municipality of Saint-Henri]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3394</link><description><![CDATA[Dominique Vien, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, and Steven Blaney are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $897,660 to the Municipality of Saint-Henri under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3394</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves social housing in Manitoba]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3367</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today that the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Housing Authority located in Manitoba received almost $65,000 for four projects, through Canada's Economic Action Plan, as part of the social housing renovation and retrofit investments.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3367</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves social housing in Manitoba]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3366</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today that the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Housing Authority located in Manitoba received almost $65,000 for four projects, through Canada's Economic Action Plan, as part of the social housing renovation and retrofit investments.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3366</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Quebec invest in affordable housing in Hébertville]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3363</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Member of Parliament for Roberval Lac St-Jean, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and Serge Simard, Minister for Natural Resources and Wildlife and Minister responsible for the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region, on behalf of Laurent Lessard]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3363</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Backgrounder: Foreign Credential Recognition program]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3357</link><description><![CDATA[To help internationally trained workers find jobs in their careers of choice, Canada's Economic Action Plan is investing $50 million over two years to make the process of assessing and recognizing foreign qualifications more efficient.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3357</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada investment improving foreign credential recognition across Canada: Canada's Economic Action Plan addresses key labour market challenges]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3356</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada is funding a project that will help integrate foreign-trained newcomers into the Canadian labour market.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3356</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$20.4M invested in Windsor for construction of first nanocrystalline cellulose plant in the world]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3352</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Christian Paradis, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources; Nathalie Normandeau, Deputy Premier of Quebec, Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife, and Minister responsible for the Northern Plan; and Monique Gagnon-Tremblay, Chair of the Conseil du trésor, Minister responsible for Government Administration and Minister responsible for the Estrie region, today announced an investment of $20.4 million]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3352</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[PHRP enables homeowners in Avalon and Burin regions to renovate their homes]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3351</link><description><![CDATA[The Provincial Home Repair Program (PHRP) provided over $3.65 million in grants and repayable loans to assist low-income homeowners in the Avalon and Burin regions to renovate their homes.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3351</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[MP Dick Harris announces British Columbia projects to receive Broadband Canada funding]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3349</link><description><![CDATA[Dick Harris, MP for Cariboo-Prince George, today announced that 13 projects in British Columbia have been conditionally approved for funding through the Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians program.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3349</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in heritage infrastructure at Nordegg National Historic Site]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3347</link><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Blake Richards, Member of Parliament for Wild Rose, today announced that the Government of Canada would be investing in infrastructure improvements at Nordegg National Historic Site, the best-preserved surface coal processing plant in Alberta.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3347</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada grants $152,800 in funding to Cycles Devinci Inc.]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3345</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced the awarding of $152,800 in repayable funding to Cycles Devinci Inc.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3345</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Yukon celebrate new youth housing in Whitehorse]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3344</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Daniel Lang, Senator for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with the Honourable Jim Kenyon, Minister responsible for Yukon Housing Corporation, announced the official opening of the Whitehorse Children's Receiving Home today.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3344</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan celebrate new affordable housing in Prince Albert]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3343</link><description><![CDATA[Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament for Prince Albert, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with Delbert Kirsch, MLA for Batoche, on behalf of Social Services Minister and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation June Draude, and City of Prince Albert Mayor Jim Scarrow today announced support for two local initiatives to build housing for home]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3343</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada and Nunavut invest in healthy and safe water for Rankin Inlet]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3340</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for the North, was joined by the Honourable Lorne Kusugak, Minister of Community and Government Services and MLA for Rankin Inlet South - Whale Cove, to announce a joint investment by the governments of Canada and Nunavut of over $10.9 million to support two water and wastewater infrastructure initiatives in Rankin Inlet.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3340</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Minister of Finance welcomes progress towards implementation of a Canadian securities regulator]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3346</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today welcomed the release of a detailed plan by the Canadian Securities Transition Office to help ensure a smooth and orderly transition to a Canadian securities regulator.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3346</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec investment of $3,840,868 to replace water and sewer infrastructure in Municipality of Saint-Jacques]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3339</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today joined Guy Ouellette, Member of the Quebec National Assembly and Parliamentary Assistant to the ministers of Transport and Revenue, acting on behalf of Laurent Lessard, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, in announcing that the Municipality of Saint-Jacques will receive $3,840,868 in joint government financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund - Quebec]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3339</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Quebec and Canada announce investment of $464,012 in Saint-Charles-Borromée for major improvements to Casavant–Desrochers Park]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3338</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today joined Guy Ouellette, Member of the Quebec National Assembly for Chomedey and Parliamentary Assistant to the ministers of Transport and Revenue, acting on behalf of Michelle Courchesne, Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, in announcing that major improvements will be made to Casavant-Desrochers Park in the municipality of Saint-Charles-Borromée.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3338</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan invests in economic opportunities in Winkler]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3337</link><description><![CDATA[Candice Hoeppner, Member of Parliament for Portage-Lisgar, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced Government of Canada support to help Eagle Mountain Homes Ltd. strengthen economic opportunities in Winkler.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3337</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government acts to secure jobs and economic growth]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3336</link><description><![CDATA[Today, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, welcomed last night's Senate passage and the Royal Assent of the Jobs and Economic Growth Act, legislation that will help secure Canada's economic recovery, encourage growth and create jobs.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3336</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government investment of $106,038 in Sainte-Béatrix for completion of sports and recreational facilities]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3335</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today joined Guy Ouellette, Member of the Quebec National Assembly, acting on behalf of Laurent Lessard, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, in announcing that the Municipality of Sainte-Béatrix will receive $106,038 in combined government funding to complete its outdoor recreational facilities.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3335</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec investment of $675,550 to bring drinking water infrastructure up to standard in Municipality of Sainte-Marcelline-de-Kildare]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3334</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today joined Guy Ouelette, Member of the Quebec National Assembly and Parliamentary Assistant to the ministers of Transport and Revenue, acting on behalf of Laurent Lessard, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, in announcing that the Municipality of Sainte-Marcelline-de-Kildare will receive $675,550 in joint government financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fu]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3334</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Affordable housing being built and renovated in northwestern New Brunswick]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3333</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick today announced an investment of more than $4.4 million for the construction and renovation of 482 affordable housing units for low-income seniors, families and persons with disabilities in northwestern New Brunswick.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3333</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada grants $600,000 to Village Québécois d’Antan for new on-site family recreation area]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3342</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced $600,000 in non-repayable funding to Village Québécois d'Antan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3342</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in heritage infrastructure at McAdam Railway Station National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3341</link><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, the Honourable Gregory Thompson, Member of Parliament for New Brunswick Southwest, today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in infrastructure improvements at the McAdam Railway Station National Historic Site of Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3341</guid><pubDate>Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Minister Prentice announces support for Calgary’s parks and pools]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3331</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Calgary will revitalize Canmore Park and Rotary Park, as well as upgrade five outdoor swimming pools managed by the Calgary Outdoor Swimming Pool Association thanks to a major job-creating investment from Canada's Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3331</guid><pubDate>Thu, 8 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada leading forest sector renewal by investing in environmental improvements at DMI’s Peace River Pulp Division]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3330</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada's investment of $40.57 million in Daishowa-Marubeni International Ltd. (DMI) is improving the company's environmental performance and helping drive the evolution of Canada's forest sector, the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), announced today.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3330</guid><pubDate>Thu, 8 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada and Nunavut invest in healthy and safe water for Rankin Inlet]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3329</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for the North, was joined by the Honourable Lorne Kusugak, Minister of Community and Government Services and MLA for Rankin Inlet South - Whale Cove, to announce a joint investment by the governments of Canada and Nunavut of over $10.9 million to support two water and wastewater infrastructure initiatives in Rankin Inlet.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3329</guid><pubDate>Thu, 8 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada announces completion of multi-unit housing projects for three Ontario First Nations]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3328</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, today congratulated the Alderville First Nation, the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and the Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation on the opening of their innovative multi-unit housing developments. These projects were made possible through investments under Canada's Economic Action Plan (CEAP).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3328</guid><pubDate>Thu, 8 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Economic Action Plan investments support Chester eco-industrial park and Tancook Island Rec Centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3327</link><description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia's first eco-industrial park is one step closer to completion, thanks to support from the Government of Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3327</guid><pubDate>Thu, 8 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves social housing in Ontario — Toronto]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3325</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today that 48 cooperative housing projects located in the Toronto area will receive almost $6 million, through Canada's Economic Action Plan, as part of the social housing renovation and retrofit investments.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3325</guid><pubDate>Thu, 8 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in new clean energy project in Alberta]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3323</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced that Great Northern Power Corp. will receive up to $4.5 million in funding through the Government of Canada's Clean Energy Fund for its demonstration project of converting waste heat from industrial engines into power.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3323</guid><pubDate>Wed, 7 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada and Kingston Interval House celebrate opening of new second-stage housing in Kingston]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3322</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada, the City of Kingston and Kingston Interval House celebrated the grand opening of Robin's Hope Transitional Housing/ Maison l'Espoir de Robin, a new second-stage housing project for women and children fleeing violence in Kingston and Frontenac County.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3322</guid><pubDate>Wed, 7 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[GDG Environment Group receives funding from Government of Canada to develop new technology]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3320</link><description><![CDATA[Acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, Jacques Gourde, Member of Parliament for Lotbinière-Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, today announced the awarding of two contributions to GDG Environment Group Ltd.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3320</guid><pubDate>Wed, 7 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada leading forest sector renewal: New investment announced for environmental improvements at Canfor Pulp’s Prince George Pulp and Paper Mill]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3316</link><description><![CDATA[Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership is improving its environmental performance and contributing to a more sustainable pulp and paper industry in Canada with help from a $15.6-million investment by the Government of Canada, the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board of Canada and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, announced today.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3316</guid><pubDate>Wed, 7 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Parks Score Big Thanks to Government of Canada Investments]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3315</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Vancouver will undertake local park improvements thanks to $2 million in Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program funding, a major job-creating investment from Canada's Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3315</guid><pubDate>Wed, 7 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit the City of East Angus]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3314</link><description><![CDATA[$2,977,680 to the City of East Angus under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO). Together with the contributions from the City, this investment, estimated at $4,466,520, will fund major infrastructure work in East Angus.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3314</guid><pubDate>Tue, 6 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in major infrastructure projects for First Nation communities in Quebec]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3313</link><description><![CDATA[During a trip to Quebec, the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, announced investments planned under Canada's Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3313</guid><pubDate>Tue, 6 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Quebec and Canada announce investment of $150,451 in Les Jardins du Québec regional sports centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3312</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today joined Stéphane Billette, Member of the Quebec National Assembly for Huntingdon, acting on behalf of Michelle Courchesne, Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, in announcing that major renovations will be made to Saint-Rémi's Centre sportif régional Les Jardins du Québec.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3312</guid><pubDate>Tue, 6 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in clean energy technology in British Columbia]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3309</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Stockwell Day announced today that Power Measurement Ltd. will receive up to $3 million through the Government of Canada's Clean Energy Fund to demonstrate a smart grid electricity system.
]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3309</guid><pubDate>Tue, 6 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada partners to provide high tech training initiative to Aboriginal Canadians: Canada's Economic Action Plan helps 60 Aboriginal people secure employment]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3305</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada is investing in a partnership that will help 60 Aboriginal people in Manitoba receive information and communications technology training that will lead to long-term jobs, announced Mr. Rod Bruinooge, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3305</guid><pubDate>Tue, 6 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Minister Goodyear announces investment in Honda Indy]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3299</link><description><![CDATA[The Honda Indy Toronto, Ontario's premier motorsport racing event, will receive a facelift thanks to a federal investment for infrastructure and safety enhancements.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3299</guid><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec investment of $11,233,334 for recreational infrastructure in Drummondville]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3296</link><description><![CDATA[Acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, Steven Blaney, Member of Parliament for Lévis-Bellechasse, today joined Laurent Lessard, Quebec Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy and Minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec region, in announcing that the City of Drummondville will receive $11,233,334 in joint government financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund - Quebec for the r]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3296</guid><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada grants $800,000 for QFI Biodiesel Inc. startup]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3295</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, is pleased to announce $800,000 in repayable funding to QFI Biodiesel Inc. for the startup of its Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu plant.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3295</guid><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada now accepting applications to help make cattle industry more competitive]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3293</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada is now accepting applications for support that will help the Canadian cattle industry become more competitive. Canadian slaughterhouses can now apply to the Abattoir Competitiveness Program and the Slaughter Waste Innovation Program, as announced in the 2010 Jobs and Growth Budget.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3293</guid><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit six municipalities of Centre-du-Québec]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3291</link><description><![CDATA[The Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Christian Paradis, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy and Minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec region, Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $7,194,630 to six municipalities of the Centre-du-Québec region under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3291</guid><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit three municipalities in the Estrie Region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3290</link><description><![CDATA[$2.4 million for three municipalities in the Estrie region under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3290</guid><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit the municipality of Saint-Ludger]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3289</link><description><![CDATA[$1,308,150 for a project in the municipality of Saint-Ludger under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3289</guid><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Drummondville]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3288</link><description><![CDATA[The Member of Parliament for Lévis-Bellechasse, Steven Blaney, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy and Minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec region, Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $494,020 for four projects in the City of Drummondville under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3288</guid><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments celebrate completion of new Lucknow and District Firehall]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3287</link><description><![CDATA[Today celebrated the completion of the newly constructed Lucknow and District Fire Hall, thanks to investments made by the governments of Canada and Ontario and municipal funding.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3287</guid><pubDate>Sat, 3 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan invests in Calgary’s Subway Soccer Centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3297</link><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Soccer Federation is moving forward with field upgrades at the Subway Soccer Centre thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3297</guid><pubDate>Fri, 2 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada allocates $242,873 to development of Village en chanson de Petite Vallée]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3294</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced a non-repayable contribution of $242,873 to Village en chanson de Petite-Vallée for the modernization of its facilities.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3294</guid><pubDate>Fri, 2 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments celebrate Canada Day in Grand Bend with opening of improved Main Street]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3286</link><description><![CDATA[The Municipality of Lambton Shores today celebrated the official opening of its improved Main Street in Grand Bend. Bev Shipley, Member of Parliament for Lambton–Kent–Middlesex, Maria Van Bommel, Member of Provincial Parliament for Lambton–Kent–Middlesex, and John Dehondt, Councillor of the Municipality of Lambton Shores, led the celebrations, which featured a vintage car parade down the Main Street “strip.”]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3286</guid><pubDate>Thu, 1 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada grants $90,500 to Camping Belley Ltd.]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3292</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced the awarding of $90,500 in repayable funding to Camping Belley Ltd. for the addition of 26 new sites to its campground for touring cyclists. Requiring a total investment of $181,000, this project will help strengthen the regional tourism offering associated with the Véloroute des Bleuets bike route.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3292</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Construction begins for Sheep River Inter-Municipal Library]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3285</link><description><![CDATA[Ted Menzies, MP for Macleod, Evan Berger, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod, Dona Fluter, Mayor of Turner Valley, Sharlene Brown, Mayor of Black Diamond, and Michelle Toombs, Director of the Marigold Library System, today broke ground on the new Sheep River Inter-Municipal Library.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3285</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves housing on reserve in Ontario]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3284</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $500,000 as part of Year 1 funding through Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for two First Nation communities in Ontario.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3284</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec investment of $1,848,000 to replace drinking water and sewer pipes on Highway 243 in Richmond]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3280</link><description><![CDATA[$1,848,000 in joint financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund – Quebec to replace drinking water and sewer pipes under Main Street North (Highway 243) in Richmond.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3280</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves housing on reserve in Ontario — Tyendinaga]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3303</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada today announced an investment of more than $2 million as part of the Year 1 funding under Canada's Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for six First Nation communities in Ontario.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3303</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec Partnership for Wastewater Treatment Systems in Montreal]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3279</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable John Baird, Canada’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure and the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, Laurent Lessard, along with the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Line Beauchamp, are pleased to announce today that the governments of Canada and Quebec are working together on the construction of wastewater reservoirs for the City of Montreal.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3279</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan invests in the shipbuilding sector in Port Alberni]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3274</link><description><![CDATA[James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo - Alberni on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced Government of Canada support to help Alberni Engineering strengthen economic opportunities in Port Alberni.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3274</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan delivers housing-related infrastructure loan to Hamilton]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3269</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today that the City of Hamilton has been approved for an infrastructure loan as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3269</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Centre-du-Québec regional tourism association receives $360,000 from the Government of Canada to attract foreign visitors]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3268</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, has announced the payment of a non-refundable contribution of $360,000 to the Association touristique régionale (ATR) Centre-du-Québec.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3268</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Minister of Finance announces new membership of Economic Advisory Council]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3267</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced the new membership of the Economic Advisory Council, which was first established at the outset of the global recession in 2008.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3267</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Quebec invest in affordable housing in La Prairie]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3262</link><description><![CDATA[Senator Suzanne Fortin-Duplessis, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; and Stéphane Billette, Member of the National Assembly for the riding of Huntingdon, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, marked the official opening today of the Résidence Christ-Roi, a 36-unit housing project for seniors, to which the Governments of]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3262</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in the conservation of Thinkers' Lodge National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3281</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in the conservation of Thinkers’ Lodge National Historic Site of Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3281</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit the Municipality of Notre-Dame-de-Pontmain]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3278</link><description><![CDATA[Over $1.2 million for the renewal of water and wastewater pipelines
Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3278</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit the Municipality of Mandeville]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3277</link><description><![CDATA[$202,500 for projects in the municipality of Mandeville under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3277</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Village of Blackville celebrates opening of new community centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3266</link><description><![CDATA[Representatives of the Governments of Canada and New Brunswick joined local residents today to officially open the Blackville Community Centre.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3266</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Official launch of redevelopment work on the Ozias-Leduc Multi-Sport Park in Mont-Saint-Hilaire]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3265</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, and Nicole Ménard, Minister of Tourism, Minister responsible for the Montérégie Region and Member of the National Assembly for Laporte, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, are pleased today to mark the start of work on redevelopment of the Ozias-Leduc Multi-Sport Park. Minister Ménard, who turned the first sod, accompanied by Michel Gilbert, the Mayor of the Town of]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3265</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$3 million in government funding for Capitale-Nationale region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3264</link><description><![CDATA[Acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, Daniel Petit, Member of Parliament for Charlesbourg-Haute-Saint-Charles, today joined Sam Hamad, Quebec Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity, Minister of Labour and Minister responsible for the Capitale-Nationale region, acting on behalf of Nathalie Normandeau, Deputy Premier of Quebec, Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife and Minister responsible for the Northern Plan, and Michel Mat]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3264</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada helps fund construction of new Val-d’Or quality inn and suites and thus contributes to job creation]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3263</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced the granting of a repayable contribution of $2,025,000 for the construction of a new hotel, the Val-d'Or Quality Inn and Suites.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3263</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Municipality of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes benefits from Canada-Quebec partnership]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3261</link><description><![CDATA[The Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Christian Paradis and the Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region, Michelle Courchesne, on behalf of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce a joint financial contribution of $561,750 to the Municipality of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking wate]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3261</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit the Municipality of Saint-Raphaël]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3275</link><description><![CDATA[$1,482,930 for a project in the municipality of Saint-Raphaël under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3275</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership stimulates the economy in the Magdalen Islands]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3273</link><description><![CDATA[The Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Christian Paradis, the Minister of Culture, Communications and the Status of Women, Christine St-Pierre, and the Member of the National Assembly for the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Germain Chevarie, today announced a federal-provincial contribution of $3,867,800 to renovate and expand the Musée de la Mer in the Magdalen Islands.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3273</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves social housing in Alberta – Calgary]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3272</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today that a non profit housing project located in Calgary received more than $240,000, through Canada's Economic Action Plan, as part of the social housing renovation and retrofit investments.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3272</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Minister Shea announces significant measures for small craft harbours in Labrador]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3271</link><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3271</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada supports Chemainus fitness circuit]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3302</link><description><![CDATA[The Chemainus Community Schools Association is celebrating the completion of a new outdoor fitness circuit path, thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment under Canada's Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3302</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan invests in green hydro project for Canoe Creek]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3301</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, has announced Government of Canada support to the Canoe Creek Hydro Company to strengthen economic opportunities in the Clayoquot Sound area.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3301</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan turn sod on water treatment project]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3300</link><description><![CDATA[Residents of the Town of Battleford gathered today to celebrate the start of construction of the Battleford reservoir and water treatment plant expansion. Representatives from all orders of government were in attendance.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3300</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan turn sod on water treatment project]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3283</link><description><![CDATA[Minister Gerry Ritz, MLA Tim McMillan and Mayor Chris Odishaw overlook construction of the water treatment plant.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3283</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Grand opening of a new fire station and training centre in Three Hills]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3276</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Sorenson, MP for Crowfoot, Richard Marz, M.L.A. for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, and Kevin Edwards, Mayor of Three Hills, today celebrated the grand opening of the new Three Hills Fire Hall.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3276</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Ontario celebrate new affordable housing in London]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3259</link><description><![CDATA[Ground was broken today for 52 new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on low income in London. The project received over $5.8 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3259</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments invest in Manitoba’s recreational infrastructure]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3258</link><description><![CDATA[Three projects in southeast Manitoba are moving forward thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3258</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan supports Maple Ridge]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3257</link><description><![CDATA[Maple Ridge residents will soon see improvements to local pedestrian bridges, thanks to an investment of $165,500 from the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3257</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in heritage infrastructure at Morrin College/Former Quebec Prison National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3255</link><description><![CDATA[Through Parks Canada’s National Historic Sites Cost-Sharing Program, the Government of Canada will be investing in infrastructure improvements at Morrin College/Former Quebec Prison National Historic Site of Canada. This announcement was made by the Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister responsible for the Quebec City Region, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3255</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$36.6 million in government funding for Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3254</link><description><![CDATA[$36.6 million for fiscal year 2010-2011 has been awarded to the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region through the Canada-Quebec Agreements – Job Creation Initiatives for the Forest Sector.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3254</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and New Brunswick celebrate new affordable housing in Saint John]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3253</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick today officially announced  the start of construction  on a new affordable housing project for low-income families, seniors, non-elderly singles and persons with disabilities in Saint John.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3253</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan invests in Langs Farm Village Association]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3252</link><description><![CDATA[Residents in the Cambridge area will benefit from an investment of more than $4.9 million for Langs Farm Village Association to build a multi-purpose wellness centre. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3252</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Federal government supports upgrades to Yoho Lake recreational facility]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3250</link><description><![CDATA[Scouts on their way to the Yoho Scout Reserve from across the region received good news today as the Government of Canada announced funding of more than $8,000 to Scouts Canada for upgrades to the camp.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3250</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan celebrate new affordable housing in Saskatoon]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3260</link><description><![CDATA[Funding in the amount of just over $600,000 for the DH2 Construction project has been made available for the initiative through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the federal government’s plan to stimulate the economy and create jobs during the global recession.  The second project, Bedford Road, received $1.8 million through the Affordable Housing Initiative.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3260</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and growth in Westlock County]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3251</link><description><![CDATA[Brian Storseth, Member of Parliament for Westlock – St. Paul, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced Government of Canada support for the Hazel Bluff Community Agricultural Society to build a new community hall in Westlock County.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3251</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan celebrate new affordable housing in Saskatoon]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3249</link><description><![CDATA[Funding in the amount of just over $600,000 for the DH2 Construction project has been made available for the initiative through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the federal government’s plan to stimulate the economy and create jobs during the global recession.  The second project, Bedford Road, received $1.8 million through the Affordable Housing Initiative.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3249</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada and Winnipeg celebrate youth centre groundbreaking]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3247</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Provencher and City of Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz, together with John Courtney, Youth for Christ Executive Director and Ross McGowan, President and CEO of CentreVenture Development Corporation, today celebrated the official ground-breaking of the new Centre For Youth Excellence.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3247</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government partnership breaks ground on new food distribution centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3246</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Steve Ashton, Manitoba Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, together with David Northcott, Executive Director, Winnipeg Harvest, today celebrated the official groundbreaking of the new Winnipeg Harvest Community Food Distribution and Training Centre in Winnipeg.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3246</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Federal and Provincial governments invest in the reconstruction of Forest Hills playing fields]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3245</link><description><![CDATA[Residents of the Saint John area and students of the Forest Hills School received good news today as federal and provincial governments announced funding of more than $590,000 for upgraded recreational facilities.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3245</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments break ground on new family centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3244</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Niagara Falls today celebrated the groundbreaking of an addition to the Children's Aid Society office for Family and Children’s Services in Niagara.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3244</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Quebec and Canada invest more than $475,000 in Notre-Dame-des-Prairies]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3243</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today joined Michelle Courchesne, Quebec Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, in announcing that the municipality of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies will receive more than $457,000 in combined government funding for the rehabilitation of sports and recreational infrastructure in Champs-Élysées Park.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3243</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[More than $164,000 for improvements to Club sportif Celanese infrastructure]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3242</link><description><![CDATA[The roofing of Club sportif Celanese, in Drummondville, will soon undergo major renovations, today jointly announced the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, and Laurent Lessard, Quebec’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, acting on behalf of Michelle Courchesne, Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3242</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves housing on reserve in Ontario — Kenora]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3240</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada has announced an investment of more than $14 million as part of the year one funding through Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for 20 First Nations communities in Ontario.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3240</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan invests in the Sunshine Hills Tennis Club]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3239</link><description><![CDATA[The Corporation of Delta has successfully completed upgrades to the Sunshine Hills Tennis Club, thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3239</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government partnership celebrates groundbreaking of Ste. Rose Du Lac revitalization projects]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3238</link><description><![CDATA[Today the Honourable Stan Struthers, Minister of Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives and MLA for Dauphin-Roblin, and Inky Mark, Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, joined René Maillard, Town of Ste. Rose du Lac Mayor, and Maurice Maguet, Rural Municipality of Ste. Rose Reeve, for a sod turning ceremony to officially launch the Town of Ste. Rose du Lac Community Revitalization project and the RM of Ste. Rose’s Water Distribution Line project.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3238</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit Quebec City]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3237</link><description><![CDATA[$52 million to Quebec City under a federal-provincial agreement made in connection with the Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3237</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$10.3 million in government funding for the Outaouais region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3236</link><description><![CDATA[$10.3 million for fiscal year 2010-2011 has been awarded to the Outaouais region through the Canada-Quebec Agreements – Job Creation Initiatives for the Forest Sector.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3236</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in heritage conservation at Old Town Lunenburg Historic District National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3216</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in heritage conservation within the Old Town Lunenburg Historic District National Historic Site of Canada.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3216</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Senior cabinet ministers highlight Canada's Global Economic Leadership report from three different continents]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3203</link><description><![CDATA[Canada is leading the world in the global economic recovery, said the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, who is in New York today to release a report charting Canada's strong record of growth, open trade and financial sector performance as compared to other industrialized nations.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3203</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan enhances Bow Habitat Station]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3248</link><description><![CDATA[The Bow Habitat Station Volunteer Society will move forward with the construction of a walking path that will surround the trout pond at Bow Habitat Station thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3248</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Economic Action Plan delivers new hydrographic survey boats]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3233</link><description><![CDATA[Randy Kamp, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Member of Parliament for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, spent World Hydrography Day in North Vancouver where workers are building four new hydrographic survey boats for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. This job-creating project is funded by Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3233</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Senior Cabinet ministers highlight Canada’s global economic leadership from three different continents]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3232</link><description><![CDATA[Canada is leading the world in the global economic recovery, said the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, who is in New York today to release a report charting Canada’s strong record of growth, open trade and financial sector performance as compared to other industrialized nations.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3232</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan invests in Scouts Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3231</link><description><![CDATA[Scouts Canada is completing camp upgrades on Vancouver Island, thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment under Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3231</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan invests in northern British Columbia]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3230</link><description><![CDATA[The rural communities of Gingolx and Topley are undertaking sports facility upgrades, thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment under Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3230</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Economic Action Plan investment supports innovative upgrades to Marystown business project]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3224</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, today announced a $1,000,000 provisionally repayable loan for Ocean Choice International to research and incorporate new technology and help maintain the viability and long-term prospects at their processing facility in Marystown.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3224</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Quebec invest in affordable housing in Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3221</link><description><![CDATA[The official opening of the residence Le Trèfle d’Or, a 24-unit project for semi-independent seniors, to which the Governments of Canada and Quebec jointly contributed nearly $1.4 million.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3221</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan delivers housing-related infrastructure loans to Marystown]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3220</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today that Marystown has been approved for three infrastructure loans as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3220</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves social housing in British Columbia]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3219</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today that a housing co-operative in British Columbia will receive more than $54,000 through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, as part of the social housing renovation and retrofit investments.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3219</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Construction work begins on artificial-turf sports field in Rimouski]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3215</link><description><![CDATA[An artificial-turf soccer-football field will soon be ready for use in downtown Rimouski.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3215</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Groundbreaking for Tsawwassen First Nation Industrial Park]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3212</link><description><![CDATA[A new industrial park was launched by the Tsawwassen First Nation near Deltaport today, marking TFN’s first major economic initiative after it was established as B.C.’s first urban Treaty First Nation.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3212</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit several municipalities of the Bas-Saint-Laurent]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3211</link><description><![CDATA[$6,106,740 for projects in nine municipalities in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region under a federal-provincial agreement made in connection with the Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3211</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The Municipality of Saint-Chrysostome benefits from Canada-Quebec partnership]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3210</link><description><![CDATA[$1,739,000 to the Municipality of Saint-Chrysostome under a federal-provincial agreement made in connection with the Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3210</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Minister MacKay announces funding for small-craft harbours in central Nova and Cape Breton]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3234</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced that several harbours in central Nova Scotia and Cape Breton will benefit from $3.2 million in funding from the Government of Canada’s recent investment in small-craft harbours across Nova Scotia.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3234</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and B.C. invest in jobs]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3229</link><description><![CDATA[Today, the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board, Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Minister responsible for British Columbia, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Canada, announced an investment of over $500,000 to benefit the Nicola Similkameen Innovative Forestry Society.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3229</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan supports construction of Antigonish People’s Place]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3223</link><description><![CDATA[“Our government’s commitment through Canada’s Economic Action Plan of nearly $2 million benefits the Antigonish area by providing a local facility dedicated to supporting the pursuit of lifelong learning,” said Minister MacKay. “This initiative enhances the area’s access to literacy-based programming while providing space where people can come together to gain new skills, share ideas, and have fun.”]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3223</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests stimulus funds to increase tourism along the St. John River]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3222</link><description><![CDATA[The St. John River Society will improve twelve wharves located along the lower St. John River and increase tourism activity in the region, thanks to federal funding announced today by the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3222</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Ontario celebrate new affordable housing in Niagara Falls]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3270</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, Niagara Region, the City of Niagara Falls, and Niagara Regional Housing today celebrated the opening of a new affordable housing apartment complex in Niagara Falls.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3270</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$10 Million investment puts workers back on the job]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3227</link><description><![CDATA[The federal and provincial governments announced an investment of nearly $10 million for 45 projects that will put workers in B.C. back on the job. Funding is being provided through the Communities Adjustment Fund and the Job Opportunities Program.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3227</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Affordable housing breaks ground in Richmond]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3217</link><description><![CDATA[The Governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners, broke ground today on the Remy, a 188-unit housing development for low-income seniors, singles and families, including market apartments and a daycare.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3217</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Investment of nearly $2.6 million in Mont-Tremblant]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3214</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Mont-Tremblant will soon have an artificial-turf football-soccer field, today jointly announced the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, and Michelle Courchesne, Quebec’s Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3214</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government partnership improves Springbank Gardens Community Centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3209</link><description><![CDATA[Today, Ed Holder, Member of Parliament for London West, Chris Bentley, Member of Provincial Parliament for London West, and London Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco-Best officially opened the Springbank Gardens Community Centre, London's newest recreational facility just off the Thames Valley Parkway trail system.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3209</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada grants $119,100 in funding to Auberge des Caps]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3213</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced the awarding of $119,100 in repayable funding to Auberge des Caps through the Community Adjustment Fund for the modernization of its facilities.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3213</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The Municipality of Howick benefits from Canada-Quebec partnership]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3208</link><description><![CDATA[$1,313,790 to the Municipality of Howick under a federal-provincial agreement made in relation to the Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3208</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Construction begins on Clarence-Rockland arena, event and training centre]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3207</link><description><![CDATA[Pierre Lemieux, Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, the Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, Ontario’s Minister of Community and Social Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, Jean-Marc Lalonde, Member of Provincial Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, along with Richard Lalonde, Mayor of Clarence-Rockland, today celebrated the start of construction on the new Arena, Event and Training Centre in Clarence-Rockland.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3207</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada Invests in Heritage Infrastructure at Blanc-Sablon National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3204</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in infrastructure improvements at Blanc-Sablon National Historic Site of Canada, which consists of 60 archaeological sites that demonstrate the continuous human occupation of the Quebec-Labrador peninsula for over 9,000 years.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3204</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan invests in Prince George’s recreational infrastructure]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3226</link><description><![CDATA[The Lheidli T’enneh First Nation can look forward to new and improved recreational amenities thanks to an investment of $80,000 from the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3226</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in Keremeos’ recreational infrastructure]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3225</link><description><![CDATA[Keremeos is moving forward with upgrades to the Similkameen Recreation Centre thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment under Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3225</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Saint-Norbert-d’Arthabaska benefits from Canada-Quebec partnership]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3206</link><description><![CDATA[$538,200 to the Municipality of Saint-Norbert-d’Arthabaska under a federal-provincial agreement made in connection with the Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3206</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada Invests in Heritage Infrastructure at Hay River Mission Sites National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3199</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in a conservation plan for Hay River Mission Sites National Historic Site of Canada. The site illustrates a key historic meeting between Aboriginal Peoples and European Canadians.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3199</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada supports expansion of Monsieur Émile Smokehouse]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3197</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced that the firm Monsieur Émile Smokehouse has been granted $43,000 in non-repayable funding to expand its plant and thereby increase its production capacity and improve productivity.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3197</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec investment of $3,264,132 for waterworks improvements and pavement repairs on Boisbriand’s Chemin de la Côte Sud]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3196</link><description><![CDATA[$3,264,132 in joint government financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund – Quebec for waterworks improvements and repairs to the pavement on Chemin de la Côte Sud.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3196</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec investment of $1,122,468 for renovations to Parc du Domaine Vert swimming pool and bicycle path]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3198</link><description><![CDATA[$1,122,468 in joint government financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund – Quebec for renovations to the pool and bicycle path.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3198</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson benefits from Canada-Quebec partnership]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3195</link><description><![CDATA[$1,923,750 for projects in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson under a federal-provincial agreement made in connection with the Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3195</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Magog benefits from Canada-Quebec partnership]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3194</link><description><![CDATA[$1,661,440 to the City of Magog under a federal-provincial agreement made in connection with the Program for the renewal of drinking water and sewer mains (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3194</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The Municipalities of Val-David and Val-Morin benefit from Canada-Quebec partnership]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3193</link><description><![CDATA[$565,230 to the Municipality of Val-David and $1,956,600 to the Municipality of Val-Morin under a federal-provincial agreement made in connection with the Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3193</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The Municipality of Crabtree benefits from Canada-Quebec partnership]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3192</link><description><![CDATA[$1,049,880 to the Municipality of Crabtree under a federal-provincial agreement made in connections with the Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3192</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The City of Prévost benefits from Canada-Quebec partnership]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3191</link><description><![CDATA[$876,900 to the City of Prévost under a federal-provincial agreement made in connection with the Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3191</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The City of Brownsburg-Chatham benefits from Canada-Quebec partnership]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3190</link><description><![CDATA[$2,682,370 to the City of Brownsburg-Chatham under a federal-provincial agreement made in connection with the Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO).]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3190</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada grants $230,000 in funding to Bleu Lavande for expansion project]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3189</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced the awarding of $230,000 in repayable funding to Bleu Lavande Inc. for the conversion of a 32,000-square-foot leased plant in Magog to house the firm's manufacturing, packaging and distribution operations, and for the outfitting of this industrial facility.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3189</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Quebec invest in affordable housing in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3185</link><description><![CDATA[24 housing units for semi-independent seniors and to which the governments of Canada and Quebec have jointly contributed nearly $1.4 million. The development of this major regional initiative will result from a total investment of close to $3 million.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3185</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island celebrate new affordable housing in Charlottetown]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3184</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Michael Duffy, Senator for Prince Edward Island, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with the Honourable Janice Sherry, P.E.I.’s Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour, today announced support for a local housing initiative for seniors.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3184</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Saint-Damien-de-Buckland to get new soccer field]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3188</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Saint-Damien-de-Buckland will receive $101,111 in joint government funding for the laying of a new soccer field.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3188</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Affordable seniors’ housing underway in Lumby]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3186</link><description><![CDATA[The Governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners, gathered today to celebrate the construction of Monashee Place, a 16-unit modular housing development for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3186</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Federal and provincial governments celebrate sod-turning ceremony in the Rural Community of Upper Miramichi]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3182</link><description><![CDATA[Residents of the 16 communities forming the Rural Community of Upper Miramichi will soon benefit from a new multifunctional community centre, thanks to investments of close to $600,000 from all three levels of government.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3182</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada unveils upgrades to Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3180</link><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, today celebrated the completion of many significant improvements to Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic site. The project was funded in part by Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3180</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan invests in Montrose Park redevelopment]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3179</link><description><![CDATA[The Montrose Community League is moving forward with the redevelopment of Montrose Park thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3179</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit the City of Rouyn-Noranda]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3183</link><description><![CDATA[Over $967,000 for the renewal of water and sewer mains
Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO)]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3183</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Ontario celebrate new affordable housing in King City]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3178</link><description><![CDATA[Ground was broken today for 39 new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on low income in the Township of King. The project received $4.7 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3178</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Ontario celebrate new affordable housing in St. Thomas]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3177</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of St. Thomas celebrated the official opening of 12 affordable rental units. The two six-unit affordable housing projects are supported by $924,000 in funding through the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3177</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec investment of $376,328 to Tourisme Alma Lac-Saint-Jean for the construction of bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways in Saint-Cœur-de-Marie sector]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3176</link><description><![CDATA[Tourisme Alma Lac-Saint-Jean will receive $376,328 in joint government financial assistance under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund – Quebec for the construction of bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways in Alma’s Saint&#8209;Cœur-de-Marie sector, linking it to the Véloroute des Bleuets.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3176</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada awards $153,000 in funding to Groupement forestier de Témiscouata Inc. to launch a new forest biomass production line]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3175</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced the awarding of $153,000 in repayable funding to the Groupement forestier de Témiscouata Inc. to acquire equipment for the production of residual forest biomass.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3175</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Makivik Corporation receives financial support from the Government of Canada for two projects in Nord-du-Québec region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3174</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, announced that the Makivik Corporation has been awarded two financial contributions, one repayable, in the amount of $271,784 and the other, $200,079, in non-repayable funding.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3174</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Economic Action Plan creates jobs and keeps economic recovery on track in Leamington]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3173</link><description><![CDATA[Residents of Leamington will benefit from an added investment to repair and replace critical infrastructure at the Leamington Municipal Marina.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3173</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan delivers housing-related infrastructure loan to Loyalist Township]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3172</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today that Loyalist Township has been approved for an infrastructure loan as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3172</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan delivers housing-related infrastructure loan to Minto]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3171</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today that the Town of Minto has been approved for an infrastructure loan as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3171</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan supports community initiative in Demmitt]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3170</link><description><![CDATA[Chris Warkentin, Member of Parliament for Peace River, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced Government of Canada funding to construct a new community hall in the Hamlet of Demmitt.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3170</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan delivers housing-related infrastructure loan for Creston]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3169</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today that the Town of Creston has been approved for an infrastructure loan as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3169</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves on-reserve housing in Alberta — Airdrie]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3168</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $1.4 million as part of Year One funding under Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for Stoney Nation in Alberta.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3168</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves on-reserve housing in Alberta — Claresholm]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3167</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $2 million as part of Year One funding under Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for Siksika First Nation and Stoney Nakoda Nation in Alberta.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3167</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves on-reserve housing in Alberta — Edmonton]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3165</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $670,000 as part of the year one funding through Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for Alexander and Saddle Lake First Nations in Alberta.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3165</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves on-reserve housing in Alberta – Edson]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3163</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $1.7 million as part of Year One funding under Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and Paul First Nation in Alberta.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3163</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves on-reserve housing in Alberta — Fort McMurray]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3161</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $4.4 million as part of Year One funding under Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for seven First Nation’s communities in Alberta.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3161</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves on-reserve housing in Alberta — Grande Prairie]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3160</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $2.2 million as part of Year One funding under Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for Sturgeon Lake First Nation in Alberta.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3160</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves on-reserve housing in Alberta — Ponoka]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3158</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $1.1 million as part of the Year One funding under Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for four First Nation’s communities in Alberta.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3158</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada provides $109,454 in funding to Érablière Escuminac Inc.]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3157</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced $109,454 in repayable funding to Érablière Escuminac Inc. for, among other things, the acquisition of equipment that will enable the firm to begin producing organic syrup from the sap of the yellow birch tree.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3157</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves on-reserve housing in British Columbia]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3155</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $1.1 million as part of Year One funding under Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for eight First Nations communities in Greater Vancouver.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3155</guid><pubDate>Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan creates jobs and improves on-reserve housing in British Columbia — Abbotsford]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3153</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $1 million as part of Year One funding under Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for five First Nation’s communities in Greater Vancouver.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3153</guid><pubDate>Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan delivers housing-related infrastructure loan to Rimbey]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3150</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today that the Town of Rimbey has been approved for an infrastructure loan as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3150</guid><pubDate>Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[JECC Mécanique Ltd. receives $291,012 in funding from Government of Canada to acquire state-of-the-art equipment]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3149</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, announced $291,012 in repayable funding to JECC Mécanique Ltd. through the Community Adjustment Fund to acquire specialized equipment and thereby increase its productivity.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3149</guid><pubDate>Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada grants $125,000 to Parc de la rivière Batiscan for new tourism infrastructure]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3148</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, announced $125,000 in non-repayable funding to Parc de la rivière Batiscan. Granted through the Community Adjustment Fund, a measure established under Canada's Economic Action Plan, this financial assistance will enable the organization to capitalize on the exceptional beauty of its natural site by adding a series of European-inspired aerial adventure circuits.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3148</guid><pubDate>Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada Invests in Heritage Infrastructure at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3151</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in infrastructure improvement at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church National Historic Site, a church erected in 1820 to serve the garrison at nearby Fort Chambly.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3151</guid><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$1.6 million in government funding for the Estrie region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3147</link><description><![CDATA[$1.6 million for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 has been provided to the Estrie region through the Canada-Quebec Agreements – Job Creation Initiatives for the Forest Sector.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3147</guid><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$8.8 million in government funding for the Côte-Nord region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3146</link><description><![CDATA[$8.8 million for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 has been provided to the Côte-Nord region through the Canada-Quebec Agreements – Job Creation Initiatives for the Forest Sector.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3146</guid><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$14.4 million in government funding for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3145</link><description><![CDATA[$14.4 million for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 has been provided to the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region through the Canada-Quebec Agreements – Job Creation Initiatives for the Forest Sector.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3145</guid><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$5.6 million in government funding for the Mauricie region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3144</link><description><![CDATA[$5.6 million for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 has been provided to the Mauricie region through the Canada-Quebec Agreements – Job Creation Initiatives for the Forest Sector.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3144</guid><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$622,000 in government funding for the Centre-du-Québec region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3143</link><description><![CDATA[$622,000 for fiscal year 2010-2011 has been awarded to the Centre-du-Québec region through the Canada-Quebec Agreements – Job Creation Initiatives for the Forest Sector.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3143</guid><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$4.6 million in government funding for the Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3142</link><description><![CDATA[$4.6 million for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 has been provided to the Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine region through the Canada-Quebec Agreements – Job Creation Initiatives for the Forest Sector.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3142</guid><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$1.6 million in government funding for the Lanaudière region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3141</link><description><![CDATA[$1.6 million for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 has been provided to the Lanaudière region through the Canada-Quebec Agreements – Job Creation Initiatives for the Forest Sector.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3141</guid><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$2.7 million in government funding for the Laurentides region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3140</link><description><![CDATA[$2.7 million for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 has been provided to the Laurentides region through the Canada-Quebec Agreements – Job Creation Initiatives for the Forest Sector.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3140</guid><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$10.9 million in government funding for the Nord-du-Québec region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3139</link><description><![CDATA[$10.9 million for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 has been provided to the Nord-du-Québec region through the Canada-Quebec Agreements – Job Creation Initiatives for the Forest Sector.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3139</guid><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[$509,000 in government funding for the Montérégie region]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3138</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today joined Nathalie Normandeau, Deputy Premier of Quebec, Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife and Minister responsible for the Northern Plan, and Nicole Ménard, Quebec’s Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Montérégie Region, in announcing that an investment of $509,000 for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 has been awarded to the Montérégie region.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3138</guid><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec investment of $8,312,050 for water treatment and distribution work in Saint-Prosper and reconstruction of a well in Batiscan]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3137</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today joined Julie Boulet, Quebec’s Minister of Transport and Minister responsible for the Mauricie Region, acting on behalf of Laurent Lessard, Quebec’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, in announcing that the two Les Chenaux Regional County Municipalities of Saint-Prosper and Batiscan will receive a total of $8,312,050 in joint government financial assistance.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3137</guid><pubDate>Mon, 7 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit the City of Hampstead]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3136</link><description><![CDATA[Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO)
$814,500 for the renewal of water and sewer mains]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3136</guid><pubDate>Mon, 7 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The Municipality of Saint-Prosper in the Les Chenaux RCM to benefit from Canada-Quebec partnership]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3135</link><description><![CDATA[Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO)]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3135</guid><pubDate>Mon, 7 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The Municipality of Lac-Des-Écorces benefits from Canada-Quebec partnership]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3133</link><description><![CDATA[Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO)
$945,000 for the renewal of water and sewer mains]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3133</guid><pubDate>Mon, 7 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada contributes to job creation and productivity enhancement in Montérégie]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3132</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced the awarding of $1,434,500 in total repayable funding to four manufacturers in the Montérégie region. This financial assistance will enable these firms to acquire leading-edge equipment and thereby increase their productivity.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3132</guid><pubDate>Mon, 7 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada-Quebec partnership to benefit the Régie intermunicipale d’aqueduc du Bas-Richelieu]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3131</link><description><![CDATA[$15 million for the renewal of water and sewer mains
Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO)]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3131</guid><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The Municipality of Saint-Denis-Sur-Richelieu benefits from Canada-Quebec partnership]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3130</link><description><![CDATA[Over $3.2 million for the renewal of water and sewer mains
Program for the renewal of water and sewer mains (PRECO)]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3130</guid><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The Municipality of Rougemont benefits from a Canada-Quebec partnership]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3129</link><description><![CDATA[$271,250 for the renewal of water and wastewater pipelines
Program for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes (PRECO)]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3129</guid><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Work starts on Fredericton’s new YMCA Building]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3128</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada today joined with the province of New Brunswick, City of Fredericton and Fredericton YMCA to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new 60,000 square foot Fredericton YMCA facility. The new facility will include a wellness centre, gymnasium, squash courts, community rooms, a child development centre, and a 25 metre lap pool plus an instructional, warm water pool.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3128</guid><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada working to preserve Halifax’s heritage and commemorates local Father of Confederation]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3120</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced that the Government of Canada is taking important steps to preserve Halifax’s historical heritage by investing in infrastructure improvements at four important sites: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Old Burying Ground, Halifax Public Gardens and Memorial Tower National Historic Sites.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3120</guid><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada, Ontario and Toronto launch job-creating revitalization of Union Station]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3118</link><description><![CDATA[The governments of Canada and Ontario and the City of Toronto today officially kicked off the start of construction to revitalize Union Station and strengthen its position as Canada’s premier inter-regional and intermodal transportation hub.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3118</guid><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in the Port of Montreal and in job creation]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3117</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Member of Parliament for Roberval–Lac-Saint-Jean, today announced that the Government of Canada will contribute to the economic vitality of Canada and Quebec by investing in a major project to optimize infrastructure at the Port of Montreal.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3117</guid><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Economic Action Plan delivers housing-related infrastructure loan to Carleton Place]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3116</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada announced today that Carleton Place has been approved for an infrastructure loan under Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3116</guid><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Central Quebec manufacturers receive support from Government of Canada to increase productivity]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3115</link><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced the awarding of $390,000 in total repayable funding to two Centre-du-Québec manufacturing firms.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3115</guid><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Investments made in new and renovated social housing in central and western Prince Edward Island]]></title><link>http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3113</link><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island today announced that 131 housing units in the central and western regions of the island will receive close to $1 million for repairs, renovations and new construction.]]></description><author><![CDATA[info@action.plan.gc.ca]]></author><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=3113</guid><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item>
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