Government of Canada Invests Over $3.6 Million in Community Infrastructure and Tourism Projects for City of Hamilton

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The Government of Canada has made a significant investment in the city of Hamilton, Ontario, aimed at supporting community growth and tourism development. The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, announced a FedDev Ontario investment of over $3.6 million in support of six community infrastructure and tourism projects. These projects, funded through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund and the Tourism Relief Fund, will enhance community spaces and tourism attractions, boosting job creation and economic growth in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Government of Canada has invested over $3.6 million in six City of Hamilton community infrastructure and tourism projects through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund and the Tourism Relief Fund.
  • The investments will create and revitalize community spaces and enhance tourism attractions, welcoming more visitors and building stronger, more vibrant communities.
  • The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
  • Tourism Hamilton's Visitor Centre received over $492,500 to create a new mixed-use exhibit and programming space called "The Visitor Experience Centre," which will offer an enhanced visitor gateway to boost Hamilton's tourism and heritage experiences.
  • The City of Hamilton is improving the infrastructure and accessibility of its parks and recreational facilities, as well as enhancing its cultural spaces and local community programming to improve the lives of its residents.
  • The investments will help to enhance existing community infrastructure and events across the Hamilton region, boosting jobs and revenue across southern Ontario.
  • The Government of Canada has committed to supporting the growth of local communities to position them for a strong and resilient economic present and future.
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada, through FedDev Ontario, has invested over $68 million in 89 projects in the Hamilton census division, estimated to create and maintain over 2,400 jobs.

Statistics:

  • The FedDev Ontario investment of over $3.6 million will support six City of Hamilton community infrastructure and tourism projects.
  • The Canada Community Revitalization Fund provides a national investment of $500 million over two years to support projects that build new community infrastructure and revitalize existing assets.
  • The Fund includes $139 million for projects in southern Ontario, delivered by FedDev Ontario.
  • The Government of Canada's $500-million Tourism Relief Fund is helping tourism-oriented businesses and organizations recover from the pandemic and prepare for future growth, with a minimum of $50 million allocated to supporting Indigenous-led projects or Indigenous-focused projects.
  • FedDev Ontario is delivering nearly $120 million of the Tourism Relief Fund across southern Ontario.
  • The City of Hamilton has a population of over 578,000, and an additional 785,000 throughout its census metropolitan area.

Sources:

  • News release from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, August 26, 2022
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2022/08/government-of-canada-invests-over-36-million-in-community-infrastructure-and-tourism-projects-for-the-city-of-hamilton.html