Clearview Celebrates Government of Canada Grant

STAYNER, Ontario, June 14, 2008 — Helena Guergis, Member of Parliament for Simcoe-Grey, today celebrated the $71,409 Ontario Potable Water Program (OPWP) grant awarded to the Township of Clearview.

The OPWP, announced in February 2008, provides up to $50 million in financial support to promote local economic development in municipalities that have experienced increased costs for their Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP) water projects to comply with changes to Ontario drinking water regulations.

"Through this program, the Government of Canada is supporting the community and the local economy," said MP Guergis. "This program will enable municipalities to respond to economic development opportunities and help rebuild community capacity."

"This grant will assist us in our goals for economic development," said Ken Ferguson, Mayor of the Township of Clearview.

Municipalities may be considered for financial support under the program upon completion of their COIP drinking water projects. As projects are completed, Industry Canada officials will contact these municipalities directly to confirm their eligibility and interest in applying for the OPWP. Once applications are assessed, municipalities will be informed and grants will be announced. Financial support under the OPWP must be delivered to municipalities by March 31, 2011.

For more information on the OPWP, please visit http://www.ic.gc.ca.

For more information, please contact:

Laryssa Waler
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Tony Clement
613-957-0200

Media Relations
Industry Canada
613-943-2502