The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia recognize that strategic investments in public infrastructure—including funding for cultural and recreational projects—play a key role in supporting dynamic communities while creating good jobs that help grow the middle class.

“The Jordantown-Acaciaville-Conway Betterment Association Community Centre will bring residents together and help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Government of Canada is proud to support cultural and recreational projects like this one that inspire community spirit, increase tourism, and ensure that our communities remain among the best places to live, work and raise a family.”

Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“This is another step towards building a more inclusive, welcoming and equitable province for all Nova Scotians. This new centre will be the hub for the community offering educational, recreational and cultural programing for generations to come.”

The Honourable Tony Ince, Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs, the Public Service Commission, and Member of Legislative Assembly for Cole Harbour-Portland Valley

“The Council of the Municipality of the District of Digby is very pleased to see the funding being made available for the construction of the new community centre which will be able to serve the community for many years to come. On behalf of Council I would like to thank the Jordantown-Acaciaville-Conway Betterment Association building committee for their commitment to this project.”

Jimmy MacAlpine, Warden for the Municipality of the District of Digby

“It has been a honour to watch the Jordantown-Acaiaville-Conway Betterment Association work to accomplish their dream of having a community center which will not only benefit the members of their community, but the Digby region as a whole. Thank you to the provincial and the federal governments for recognizing this and making funding available.”

Benjamin Cleveland, Mayor of the Town of Digby

“This is an historic day for the African Nova Scotian community of Digby, Nova Scotia. Our Centre of Excellence will represent respect, diversity and inclusion for the Digby County area.”

Kerry Johnson, President of the Jordantown-Acaciaville-Conway Betterment Association

• Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada will invest more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

• $25.3 billion of this funding will support social infrastructure in Canadian communities.

• These investments complement the Atlantic Growth Strategy, a 2-year federal-provincial action plan aimed at stimulating economic growth in the region through five priority areas: 

  • Skilled workforce/immigration;
  • Innovation;
  • Clean growth and climate change;
  • Trade and investment;
  • Infrastructure.

Associated links

• Investing in Canada: Canada’s Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
• Investing in Canada Plan Project Map
• Federal infrastructure investments in Nova Scotia
• Atlantic Growth Strategy

Ann-Clara Vaillancourt
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-697-3778
ann-clara.vaillancourt@canada.ca

Krista Higdon
Communications Advisor
Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs
902-220-6619
Krista.Higdon@novascotia.ca

Linda Fraser
Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of the District of Digby
902-245-4777     
lfraser@municipality.digby.ns.ca

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