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News Release
For immediate releases March 26, 2001
CHETICAMP'S TOURISM, HERITAGE CULTURAL SECTORS ENHANCED WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA AND THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA
The projects are the establishment of La Pirogue Museum and the upgrading of Les Trois Pignons.
"The unique culture and history of Cheticamp contributes a great deal of character and flavor to Cape Breton Island's overall appeal to tourists and, as a result, to the Island's strength in the international tourism market. Maintaining the Island's standing as a popular tourism destination is essential to the economy of this region. As these projects demonstrate, the Government of Canada is working with the community to strengthen the local economy," said Rodger Cuzner, Member of Parliament for Bras d'Or - Cape Breton.
Mr. Cuzner was speaking on behalf of the Honourable Robert Thibault, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC), and the Honourable Jane Stewart, Minister of Human Resources Development Canada.
"The Province of Nova Scotia is pleased to support these community organizations which are working to build regional capacity and enhance economic development opportunities," said Gordon Balser, Minister of Economic Development. "The projects will ensure that key infrastructure is in place to support our growing tourism and culture sectors."
The Cheticamp Development Commission will be establish La Pirogue Museum in Cheticamp. The Museum will provide an interactive experience tracing the history of the fishing industry in the Cheticamp area through the use of animators, interactive exhibits and a collection of materials and artifacts. The museum will include an interpretive centre, a 500-foot boardwalk to connect the commercial fishing wharves, a patio with various information panels and a 30-vehicle parking lot.
The total estimated cost of the project is $1,065,744 and ECBC will contribute $175,000 and make a $500,000 contribution through the Fisheries Restructuring Adjustment Measures (FRAM). Human Resources Development Canada will contribute $320,680 and the Province of Nova Scotia will contribute $50,000. The other partners are the Harbour Authority of Cheticamp and Cheticamp Kinsmen.
The project will include the building material and labour, display and exhibit construction, lighting, computer and music equipment, uniforms, landscaping, boardwalk, the parking lot and signs. Nine short-term and three full-time jobs will be created.
Les Trois Pignons, which is operated by La Société Saint-Pierre, will be upgraded in order to enhance its viability and to position it as a showpiece of Acadian culture for the region. The project includes the creation of interpretive displays and building improvements which will enhance its ability to serve the public.
The total estimated cost of the project is $756,184 and ECBC will make a $500,000 contribution through the Fisheries Restructuring Adjustment Measures (FRAM). The Province of Nova Scotia will contribute $65,000. The Municipality of the County of Inverness is also a partner in the project which will create two jobs and maintain two jobs as well as creating five short-term construction jobs.
Government of Canada funding for these projects was provided for in the February 2000 budget and is therefore built into the existing financial framework. This project has been reviewed to ensure that Human Resources Development Canada's funding is in compliance with the Department's improved administration of grants and contributions programs.
In June 1998, the Government of Canada announced that $93.8 million would be set aside for the economic development component of the $730 million Fisheries Restructuring and Adjustment Measures (FRAM) in the four Atlantic provinces. The amount available for affected communities in Nova Scotia is $21.3 million. This amount is available over three years for long-term, sustainable economic development initiatives in communities and areas in Nova Scotia affected by the permanent downsizing of the Atlantic groundfishery.
Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation offers programs in support of economic development initiatives and is responsible for delivering ACOA's programs in Cape Breton and the Mulgrave area.
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For Further Information Contact:
Jennifer Savoy
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Robert Thibault
613-941-7291
D.A. Landry
Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation
902-564-3617
Lisette Cormier
Executive Director
La Société Saint Pierre
902-224-2642
Mathias Poirier
Executive Director
Cheticamp Development Commission
902-224-3349
Murielle Gionet MacNeil
Manager
HRCC Port Hawkesbury
902-625-4130
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