Contribution to the Collège Boréal

OTTAWA, March 20, 1997 -- Minister of Public Works and Government Services, The Honourable Diane Marleau, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Canadian Heritage, The Honourable Sheila Copps, and Minister of Industry, The Honourable John Manley announced today a federal contribution to the Collège Boréal for supporting programs.

"Collège Boréal's establishment is an example of the close partnership with the community. It is not only a symbol of the vitality of the area, but will also bring major economic benefits to all of our community," said Minister Marleau. "It is important for the French Canadians, whom the college serves, to have the best available apprenticeship tools."

"This is a fitting announcement for us to be making this week when we are celebrating La Francophonie," said Minister Copps. "Ensuring the continued strength of French-language education in Canada is a priority. With Collège Boréal Francophones from Northern Ontario live and learn in their own region and communities."

"Now, Collège Boréal will be able to take advantage of new technologies and increase the number of French-language students and businesses using the Internet, in particular through the Student Connection program which the Collège administers for Northern Ontario," commented Minister Manley. "This new, state-of-the-art information equipment will also allow Collège Boréalto offer students a quality education that takes into account the new challenges of the workplace."

The federal contribution of $8 million comes from the Official Languages Support Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. It will be used to purchase state-of-the-art equipment so that a full range of programs can be offered in the coming academic year. It includes scientific and technical laboratory equipment, audiovisual material, videoconference equipment and furniture.

This amount is in addition to the $17 million already invested by the federal government in construction, program and services development for Collège Boréal.

The College began operation in September 1995. The main campus is in Sudbury and satellite campuses are located in Elliot Lake, Hearst, Kapuskasing, New Liskeard, Sturgeon Falls and Timmins. The official opening of the main campus of Collège Boréal is scheduled for September 1997.

Funding for this project was provided for in the February 1997 federal budget and is therefore built into the existing fiscal framework. This initiative is an example of how this government is prioritizing its spending so that it can better serve Canadians by making efficient use of their tax dollars.

Information:

Julia Arnsby
Press Secretary
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
and Minister of Canadian Heritage
(819) 997-7788

Jean Leroux
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Public Works
and Government Services
(613) 997-5421

[ Media Room ]

Date created: 1997-03-20

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Contribution to the Collège Boréal OTTAWA, March 20, 1997 -- Minister of Public Works and Government Services, The Honourable Diane Marleau, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Canadian Heritage, The Honourable Sheila Copps, and Minister of Industry, The Honourable John Manley announced today a federal contribution to the Collège Boréal for supporting programs. "Collège Boréal's establishment is an example of the close partnership with the community. It is not only a symbol of the vitality of the area, but will also bring major economic benefits to all of our community," said Minister Marleau. "It is important for the French Canadians, whom the college serves, to have the best available apprenticeship tools." "This is a fitting announcement for us to be making this week when we are celebrating La Francophonie," said Minister Copps. "Ensuring the continued strength of French-language education in Canada is a priority. With Collège Boréal Francophones from Northern Ontario live and learn in their own region and communities." "Now, Collège Boréal will be able to take advantage of new technologies and increase the number of French-language students and businesses using the Internet, in particular through the Student Connection program which the Collège administers for Northern Ontario," commented Minister Manley. "This new, state-of-the-art information equipment will also allow Collège Boréalto offer students a quality education that takes into account the new challenges of the workplace." The federal contribution of $8 million comes from the Official Languages Support Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. It will be used to purchase state-of-the-art equipment so that a full range of programs can be offered in the coming academic year. It includes scientific and technical laboratory equipment, audiovisual material, videoconference equipment and furniture. This amount is in addition to the $17 million already invested by the federal government in construction, program and services development for Collège Boréal. The College began operation in September 1995. The main campus is in Sudbury and satellite campuses are located in Elliot Lake, Hearst, Kapuskasing, New Liskeard, Sturgeon Falls and Timmins. The official opening of the main campus of Collège Boréal is scheduled for September 1997. Funding for this project was provided for in the February 1997 federal budget and is therefore built into the existing fiscal framework. This initiative is an example of how this government is prioritizing its spending so that it can better serve Canadians by making efficient use of their tax dollars. Information: Julia Arnsby Press Secretary Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Canadian Heritage (819) 997-7788 Jean Leroux Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services (613) 997-5421 [ Media Room ]

Date created: 1997-03-20			Important Notices