Government of Canada investment to accelerate growth in key sectors of the regional economy
North Bay, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario - FedNor - Manufacturers, producers and communities across Northern Ontario will benefit from jobs, growth and a strong economy thanks to a Government of Canada investment of $1,231,800. This FedNor funding will enable the Canadian Wood Council to support more than 200 construction projects, helping to create middle-class jobs and generating up to $126 million in wood sales.
The funding was announced today by Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor.
As part of today’s announcement, $1.2 million will support the organization’s highly successful Ontario Wood WORKS! program for a three-year period. Designed to position wood as an ideal choice and best value material for all types of construction, Ontario Wood WORKS! helps to deliver a range of technical support, as well as educational and marketing communication services across Northern Ontario. In addition, the initiative also helps to promote the use of wood in mid-rise buildings, and identify system solutions for the construction of bridges and low-rise commercial buildings.
The Canadian Wood Council will also receive $31,500 to hire a youth intern for a one-year period. Working as an events coordinator in Northern Ontario, the intern will support the planning and execution of various activities and events for Ontario Wood WORKS!, such as coordinating the inaugural International Wood Educator Conference, identifying education and training opportunities related to wood design and innovation, as well as hosting seminars, workshops and a wood solutions fair and awards gala.
Source : Government Of Canada