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Canadian Rural Partnership
Previous Programs 
Pilot Projects 1998-1999 (Round 1)
Newfoundland and Labrador
Transfer Cod Farming Technology to the South and Southwest Coast of Newfoundland
Community Coastal Resource Inventory: Bonavista Bay, Notre Dame Bay National Marine Conservation Area Project Number: NFD 001-RT Province / Region: Newfoundland Funding Approved: $100,000 Federal Partners: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agencies Furlong Brothers Ltd Plate Cove West Bonavista Bay: Explore the possibility of utilizing available limited raw materials and the rural workforce of outport Newfoundland to make cost efficient products. Project Number: NFD 001-STK Province / Region: Newfoundland Funding Approved: $43,100 Federal Partners: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agencies Implementation of Community Based Pilot Projects to Deliver Micro-Business Support Services in Rural Newfoundland and Labrador: To assess the benefit of the business credit group model to improve the economic circumstances of clients pursuing self-employment opportunities Project Number: NFD 002-STK Province / Region: Newfoundland Funding Approved: $ 100,000 Federal Partners: Human Resources Development Canada
Prince Edward Island
Connecting Rural Prince Edward Island:
"Youth Opportunities" A Preliminary Funding Proposal With The Canadian Rural Partnerships: Getting information about programs and services to the client is sometimes no easy feat. An exciting community based "Opportunities Network" in West Prince is changing this. Project Number: PEI 002-RT Province / Region: Prince Edward Island Funding Approved: $ 30,000 Federal Partners: Human Resources Development Canada
Remediation and Protection of Shellfish Growing Areas A Demonstration Project: Demonstrate, document and disseminate information on agricultural practices and management options which can be introduced by farmers to mitigate or minimize the impacts of livestock on the quality of PEI rivers and marine estuaries Project Number: PEI 003-RT Province / Region: Prince Edward Island Funding Approved: $ 35,000 Federal Partners: Environment Canada
Cultural Tourism: To assess existing and potential market demand for PEI's cultural tourism products and identify current and potential tourism development opportunities in response to market demand with a particular focus on cultural tourism development in rural communities Project Number: PEI 004-RT Province / Region: Prince Edward Island Funding Approved: $ 15,000 Federal Partners: Canadian Heritage
"The Spirit & Practise of Business Thinking": A Training Workshop for Young Entrepreneurs: To support the development of small and medium-sized business creation through establishing long-term training capacity Project Number: PEI 005-STK Province / Region: Prince Edward Island Funding Approved: $ 4,950 Federal Partners: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agencies
Nova Scotia
On Farm Composting in Nova Scotia Combining Poultry and Swine with Industrial Commercial and Institutional (IC&I;) Sector Organics:
Netukulimk GIS Management Project: Addresses two major community concerns - the prevention, the protection and promotion of sustainable use of the land and sea, to ensure the natural resources are protected for future generations - the preservation of the Traditional Environmental Knowledge possessed by the Community Elders Project Number: NS 002-RT Province / Region: Nova Scotia Funding Approved: $ 40,000 Federal Partners: Fisheries & Oceans Canada
Application of Coastal Geoscience Data To Rural Community Development: To assist a Nova Scotian community in the economic development and sustainability of their coastal zone utilizing the GSCA's coastal aerial video and local TEK as the principle data sources Project Number: NS 003-RT Province / Region: Nova Scotia Funding Approved: $ 40,000 Federal Partners: Natural Resources Canada
Smart Rural Technology Support Network: Develop and implement a technical support process and system to ensure information technology will be accessible to the public. Project Number: NS 001-STK Province / Region: Nova Scotia Funding Approved: $ 87,000 Federal Partners: Industry Canada
Louisbourg Merchantile Exchange: Determine the feasibility of marketing and selling Louisbourg and Cape Breton Island craft products through an Internet web page and catalogue. Project Number: NS 002-STK Province / Region: Nova Scotia Funding Approved: $ 14,000 Federal Partners: Canadian Heritage
The Virtual CED Centre of Nova Scotia - "Using Technology to Develop Networks": To create a Community Economic Development Centre. Project Number: NS 009-STK Province / Region: Nova Scotia Funding Approved: $ 33,364 Federal Partners: Human Resources Development Canada
New Brunswick
Social Capital and Regional Development:
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Aboriginal Heritage Garden Inc.: Assess the potential of commercial production of indigenous medicinal and aromatic plant species consistent with the long-term economic development plans of the Eel River Bar First Nation. Project Number: NB 002-RT Province / Region: New Brunswick Funding Approved: $ 49,500 Federal Partners: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agencies
Implementation of the Sustainable Rural Development Model in the Centre-Péninsule Electoral District, New Brunswick: To complete the implementation of two fundamental components of the sustainable rural development model. Project Number: NB 008-STK Province / Region: New Brunswick Funding Approved: $ 77,940 Federal Partners: Canadian Heritage
Quebec
Community-based health co-operatives for rural areas.
Development of Alternative Silviculture Practices Adapted to Mixed Forests (SSAM Project): To develop silvicultural practices adapted to mixed forests that maximize the value of wood processing products and permit sustainable forest use. Project Number: QUE 001-RT Province / Region: Quebec Funding Approved: $ 17,160 Federal Partners: Natural Resources Canada
Partnership to ensure the sustainability of Anticosti Island's natural resources: To propose a new approach to development with a view to ensuring natural resources sustainability, by harmonizing the interests of local organizations involved in hunting and fishing, recreation and tourism, education, environmental activities, scientific work, and the use of natural resources. Project Number: QUE 002-RT Province / Region: Quebec Funding Approved: $ 41,420 Federal Partners: Natural Resources Canada
Algonquin First Nations Regional Forestry Authority (AFNRFA): As Algonquin communities increase their involvement in the forest sector, the need for maintaining traditional values and management capacity development arises. Project Number: QUE 003-RT Province / Region: Quebec Funding Approved: $ 41,420 Federal Partners: Natural Resources Canada
Transfer information, knowledge and technology in the field of forestry: Consolidate and develop activities and mechanisms of information, education, awareness and technology transfer in the field of forestry. Project Number: QUE 001-STK Province / Region: Quebec Funding Approved: $ 50,000 Federal Partners: Natural Resources Canada
Working together to achieve food security: a sustainable local development project: Explore and develop new solutions to the problem of food insecurity by promoting social involvement and integrating into the workforce those people who tend to gravitate toward food aid agencies. Project Number: QUE 002-STK Province / Region: Quebec Funding Approved: $ 20,000 Federal Partners: Health Canada
Establishment of deciduous and northern hard wood management information centre: Consolidate scientific and technical information on deciduous and northern hard wood forest management at an information centre. Project Number: QUE 004-STK Province / Region: Quebec Funding Approved: $ 84,000 Federal Partners: Natural Resources Canada
Trichinella infections in walrus: A food safety issue in the Canadian arctic: Development and standardization of a method for the detection of Trichinella nativa in walrus meat. Project Number: QUE 009-STK Province / Region: Quebec Funding Approved: $ 12,820 Federal Partners: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Development and Promotion of Tourism on the Lower North Shore: To develop and implement an infrastructure plan for tourism on the Lower North Shore. Project Number: QUE 013-STK Province / Region: Quebec Funding Approved: $ 46,785 Federal Partners: Canadian Heritage
Local Development of the RCM of Drummond: Implementing a local development training and promotion initiative with 10 committees. Project Number: QUE 022-STK Province / Region: Quebec Funding Approved: $ 42,250 Federal Partners: Human Resources Development Canada
Solidarity Network to Revitalize the Gaspé: To develop group projects that will allow Gaspé communities to take charge of community economic development in the Gaspé / Magdalen Islands region. Project Number: QUE 026-STK Province / Region: Quebec Funding Approved: $ 84,336 Federal Partners: Human Resources Development Canada
Cooperative Education and Community Development: To implement all the necessary prerequisites for the start-up of a new cooperative education school to allow rural young people and adults to receive training adapted to their needs while remaining in their communities. Project Number: QUE 030-STK Province / Region: Quebec Funding Approved: $ 51,000 Federal Partners: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Taxi Project organized by the RCM of Montmagny and L'Islet (Club Taxi-Plus): To establish an affordable taxi car pool service available to the people of Montmagny-L'Islet, especially the needy. Project Number: QUE 034-STK Province / Region: Quebec Funding Approved: $ 23,650 Federal Partners: Human Resources Development Canada
Ontario
Electronic Tools for Rural Partnerships:
Southern Ontario Aboriginal Business Service Centre: To provide a "single window" approach centred on the needs of the Aboriginal business community, including Aboriginal youth, for a specialized business information service. Project Number: ON 001-RT Province / Region: Ontario Funding Approved: $ 94,000 Federal Partners: Industry Canada
Northern Ontario CAPC/CPCN Web-Networking Program: Web-conferencing that will improve program access, planning, implementation and community mobilization. Project Number: ON 002-STK Province / Region: Ontario Funding Approved: $ 38,911 Federal Partners: Health Canada
Haldimand-Norfolk Good Food Box: Assists those on fixed incomes with budgeting and supports adequate nutrition throughout the month. Project Number: ON 005-STK Province / Region: Ontario Funding Approved: $ 9,616 Federal Partners: Health Canada
Replicating Co-operative Fish Farms in Other Communities: The development of a toolkit defining the parameters and strategies for replicating a co-op fish farming business in other northern communities having access to a suitable segregated water body. Project Number: ON 006-STK Province / Region: Ontario Funding Approved: $ 92,875 Federal Partners: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Business Retention and Expansion Pilot Project: To implement and evaluate a community-based economic development tool in ten pilot communities in rural Ontario. Project Number: ON 012-STK Province / Region: Ontario Funding Approved: $ 85,270 Federal Partners: Industry Canada
Internship for Young Leaders: A leadership development program designed to increase the supply of well-trained and committed young people into organizational work. Project Number: ON 025-STK Province / Region: Ontario Funding Approved: $ 74,300 Federal Partners: Human Resources Development Canada
Manitoba
French Tourist Partnerships in Manitoba rural communities:
Expediting Tourism Development Using GIS: To develop and implement a land use planning and tourism oriented GIS for the LDG of Pinawa and surrounding areas. Project Number: MAN 001-RT Province / Region: Manitoba Funding Approved: $ 41,000 Federal Partners: Western Economic Diversification
Manitoba First Nations/Aboriginal Procurement Pilot Project: The objective is to give Manitoba First Nations/Aboriginals the human and financial resources to build management procurement capacity within Tribal Way-chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation. Project Number: MAN 002-RT Province / Region: Manitoba Funding Approved: $ 59,000 Federal Partners: Indian & Northern Affairs Canada
Saskatchewan
Sustainable Communities Initiative:
Renforcement des collectivités rurales francophones de la Saskatchewan: (To Strengthen Rural Communities in Saskatchewan- Investment in Human Resources) Increase the accessibility of Saskatchewan's rural population to various training programs and activities. Project Number: CH 004-IWG Province / Region: Saskatchewan Funding Approved: $100,000 Federal Partners: Canadian Heritage
Northern Community and Economic Development Information Services Project: Demonstrate that access to information can improve the ability of remote communities to capitalize on local and regional opportunities. Project Number: SASK 001-IWG Province / Region: Saskatchewan Funding Approved: $100,000 Federal Partners: Industry Canada
Marieval Youth Enterprise Development Centre: Assist young people from the First Nations communities and the surrounding communities to learn business skills, create self-employment opportunities and pursue small business enterprises in a spirit of cooperation and sharing. Project Number: SASK 001-RT Province / Region: Saskatchewan Funding Approved: $100,000 Federal Partners: Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
An Ecotourism Pre-Employment and Training Initiative for Aboriginal Youth in Saskatchewan: Promote and provide awareness of the initiative throughout the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatchewan and other organizations with similar objectives. Project Number: SASK 002-STK Province / Region: Saskatchewan Funding Approved: $ 88,372 Federal Partners: Human Resources Development Canada
Grain Collection Alternatives Pilot Project: To development and implement an alternative to the current grain handling system that generates greater returns to producers while enhancing the efficiency of grain movement and maintaining local rail infrastructure. Project Number: SASK 006-STK Province / Region: Saskatchewan Funding Approved: $100,000 Federal Partners: Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
Alberta
Geographic Information System (GIS) for Grande Prairie and Rural Northwestern Alberta:
Value Adding Community Based Linkages: To assess the key opportunities for crop development and enhancement based on market and regional assessments, to investigate the socio-economic impact of value added processing related to specialty crops for rural communities, to examine the synergy between non-farm and primary production sectors. Project Number: ALTA 002-RT Province / Region: Alberta Funding Approved: $ 25,000 Federal Partners: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Towards Sustainable Agroforestry in Alberta: To work with the WAA and rural communities to identify the location and extent of woodlot areas in central Alberta and to distribute value-added woodlot inventory information to counties and municipal districts. Project Number: ALTA 003-RT Province / Region: Alberta Funding Approved: $ 25,000 Federal Partners: Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
Drug Abuse Resistance Education Training RCM Police "K" Division Fiscal Year 1998/99: Train 120 Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) uniformed Police Officers, so that this program can be provided to 15,000 grade six children in the Province of Alberta, during the 1998/1999 school year. Project Number: ALTA 001-STK Province / Region: Alberta Funding Approved: $ 37,500 Federal Partners: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Tools for Schools: To promote self-sufficiency and economic independence of youth in the Tawatinaw Region. Project Number: ALTA 002-STK Province / Region: Alberta Funding Approved: $ 26,645 Federal Partners: Western Economic Diversification
British Columbia
BC Mussel Farming Techniques Pilot:
West Coast Fishing Communities Marketing Assistance Project: Develop a source for economic viability for individuals and communities traditionally supported by the fishing industry. Project Number: HRDC 012-IWG Province / Region: British Columbia Funding Approved: $ 25,000 Federal Partners: Human Resources Development Canada
Sayward Community Animation Project: Increase the long-term economic sustainability of the Sayward Valley by diversifying the economy away from dependency on natural resources. Project Number: BC 001-RT Province / Region: British Columbia Funding Approved: $ 20,000 Federal Partners: Human Resources Development Canada
Distance Learning / Distance Work Project: Develop the curriculum and model. Two schools will play a lead role in forming a dynamic learning plan for the participants. Project Number: BC 002-RT Province / Region: British Columbia Funding Approved: $ 80,000 Federal Partners: Human Resources Development Canada
Shared Community Shellfish Pilot Project Proposal: Develop the essential components of a shellfish industry on the north coast by creating a sound long-term strategic plan for the development of mariculture that will address the real economic needs of the coastal First Nation Communities. Project Number: BC 001-STK Province / Region: British Columbia Funding Approved: $100,000 Federal Partners: Fisheries & Oceans Canada
Community-Based Food Policy Project: Support the development of local food policy organizations in six B.C. communities. Project Number: BC 005-STK Province / Region: British Columbia Funding Approved: $ 50,000 Federal Partners: Health Canada
Peace Marketing Corporation Proposal: Develop a working model for a marketing corporation that will assist rural entrepreneurs to become self-sufficient. Project Number: BC 006-STK Province / Region: British Columbia Funding Approved: $ 50,200 Federal Partners: Human Resources Development Canada
The South Okanagan and Similkameen Multi-Stakeholder Communities Partnership for the Development of a Sustainable Rural Value-added Wood Industry. Project Number: BC 008-STK Province / Region: British Columbia Funding Approved: $ 53,500 Federal Partners: Human Resources Development Canada
Northwest Territories
Kivalliq Community Planning Project:
Community Learning and Networking Pilot Project: Encourage and facilitate community learning and ultimately community networking by developing and testing a distance approach to the delivery of Councillor Training for municipalities and Band communities. Project Number: NWT 001-RT Province / Region: Northwest Territories Funding Approved: $ 80,500 Federal Partners: Indian & Northern Affairs Canada
Yukon
Yukon On-Line Pilot Project:
Yukon Lodgepole Pine Wood Attributes Study: Gain a better understanding of the basic characteristics of Yukon's lodgepole pine forest resource. Project Number: YU 001-STK Province / Region: Yukon Funding Approved: $ 16,000 Federal Partners: Indian & Northern Affairs Canada
Yukon Youth Community Development Training Pilot Project: To provide personal and employable skill development opportunities for youths. Project Number: YU 002-STK Province / Region: Yukon Funding Approved: $ 38,425 Federal Partners: Health Canada
National
La Voix des Villages (The Voice of Communities)
Assessing the Impact of Government Funding on Voluntary Associations in Rural Canada. Project Number: HRDC 007-IWG Province / Region: National Funding Approved: $ 50,000 Federal Partners: Human Resources Development Canada
Pilot Project to Develop Quality of Life Indicators for Small and Rural Communities: Develop the Community Health Measure for small and rural communities to address a gap in our understanding of community health infrastructure and resources in small and rural communities. Project Number: NAT 001-STK Province / Region: National Funding Approved: $ 30,500 Federal Partners: Health Canada
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