Fundy Region will benefit from investments to help improve tourism experiences and bring people back to public spaces safely

From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

News release

February 28, 2022 · Riverside – Albert, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Community public spaces promote social interaction, physical activity and are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Unique and authentic tourism experiences also benefit our communities, as they provide jobs to residents and bring new economic opportunities by attracting visitors. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and the local tourism sector.

Today the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, announced total investments of $872,664 for one project through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) and two projects through the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Fundy region.

For the full list of projects, please see the backgrounder.

The CCRF was launched in June 2021. The Fund provides $500 million over two years to Canada’s regional development agencies (RDAs) to invest in shared and inclusive public spaces. As public health restrictions ease, the Government of Canada remains committed to investing in shared spaces to make them safer, greener and more accessible. This in turn will stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for Canadians.

Launched in July 2021, the Tourism Relief Fund was created to help organizations and businesses in the tourism sector adapt their operations to meet public health requirements, offer innovative products and services to visitors and prepare to welcome back travellers. The Tourism Relief Fund is administered by Canada’s RDAs and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

Quotes

“Strong, vibrant communities in New Brunswick are a critical part of a robust and inclusive economic recovery. Investing in community infrastructure and tourism initiatives helps drive local economic growth, attract more visitors, create jobs, and provide residents and visitors with spaces to gather and explore safely."

-      The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA

“The Canadian tourism sector continues to be one of the most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are fully committed to supporting businesses and organizations through these challenging times, keeping safety as the top priority while ensuring they get support to quickly recover, innovate their products and services, and thrive. The Tourism Relief Fund will help businesses adapt, make improvements, and be ready to welcome back guests. It also feeds into a broader strategy to help the sector survive the pandemic, recover and grow. The Canadian economy will not fully recover until our tourism sector recovers.”

-      The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance

Quick facts

  • Canada’s regional development agencies are continuing to deliver targeted support for economic recovery in the region. Application intake is open through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund, Jobs and Growth Fund, Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative and Tourism Relief Fund.

  • CCRF funding will support two major streams of activity:

    o   adapt community spaces and assets so that they may be used safely in accordance with local public health guidelines,

    o   build or improve community spaces to encourage Canadians to re-engage in, and explore their communities and regions. 

  • For more information on the application process, eligibility criteria and eligible expenses, or to apply for the CCRF, reach out to your regional development agency.

  • With a national budget of $500 million, including $485 million administered by Canada’s Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) and $15 million by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, the Tourism Relief Fund is part of the billion dollars in tourism support announced in Budget 2021.

  • $48.5 million from the Tourism Relief Fund is allocated to ACOA to support the Atlantic region.

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Contacts

Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

Danielle Phillips
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Danielle.Phillips@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

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