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Government of Canada Investments in the Riding of Sault Ste. Marie
| The Algoma Fall Festival will receive $47,300 for 2020-2021 and a further $43,000 in 2021-2022 seasons for the Algoma Fall Festival. The funding is provided through the Celebrate Canada program, the Local Festivals component of the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Program, and the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. Since 1972, the Algoma Arts Festival Association has organized the annual Fall Festival in Sault Ste. Marie, bringing various exciting visual and performing artists to the Sault. | $90,300 |
| A FedNor investment of more than $1.36 million to assist Heliene Inc., a solar panel manufacturer in Sault Ste. Marie with two clean technology projects allowing them to capitalize on innovation to grow and create jobs. | $1.36 million |
| Of the total, the SSMIC will receive $700,000 to support the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Network in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma region.
The FedNor investment of $38,000 will enable Acorn Information Solutions, a division of the SSMIC to document its business model to share best practices with other communities across Northern Ontario. The remaining $31,500 will assist the SSMIC’s Acorn Information Solutions in hiring a youth intern to enhance the Vulnerable Person’s Registry through software updates. |
$770,000 |
| Funding to develop two new tourism products. A contribution of $160,000 will be used to develop a world-class snowmobile region along Highway 11 North between Hearst and Temiskaming Shores, including the City of Timmins. The remaining $70,000 will support the development of a series of interactive itineraries for smart phone and tablet users that highlight the region’s francophone culture and experiential tourism opportunities. | $230,000 |
| Funding road improvements in the Batchewana First Nation of Ojibways. The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.7 million through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The Government of Ontario is contributing more than $438,000 and the Batchewana First Nation of Ojibways is providing more than $1.4 million towards this project. | $1.7 million |
| Government of Canada investment will enable the corporation to upgrade and extend services at its industrial park. | $1.8 million |
| Also, a federal government investment was provided to enable for the purchase a grader at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport. The grader will assist with the essential clearing of ice and snow from runways, taxiways and the apron. | $217,100 |
| A Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund investment of more than $12.9 million to help the Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig build the new Anishinabek Discovery Centre. | $13.5 million |
| FedNor funding of $610,400 will assist in the purchase and installation of technology infrastructure and specialized equipment. These investments in technology infrastructure will accelerate social and economic growth in the community. |
| Funding to proceed with the Second Phase of renovations to this venue at the Historic Mill Square | $300,000 |
| Last year we delivered on our promise to double the number of those opportunities to 70,000 jobs, and this year, over 80,000 jobs were approved and invested in youth across the Sault Ste. Marie riding – that’s double the jobs approved this summer in Sault Ste. Marie, Prince, Goulais River, Garden River First Nation, and Batchewana First Nation. | $1,000,000 |
| The FedNor funding will enable the SSMEDC to undertake a three-year pilot project to assist companies and SMEs compete for lucrative defence-related contracts and work. | $785,740 |
| Federal Government announced a $16 million contribution to Tenaris Algoma Tubes through the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). The Federal Government funding contribution is part of a $36 million total investment. The federal investment of $16 million will help maintain hundreds of important jobs and create up to 90 new jobs. | $16,000,000 |
GOULAIS MISSION LOCAL ROAD BOARD |
$47,364 |
| Dr. Paulette Steeves, History Professor at Algoma University appointed Tier II Canada Research Chair in Healing and Reconciliation for her work in Indigenous History, and Healing and Reconciliation receives federal funding. | $500,000 |
| (PLATO Testing), which is establishing an Indigenous software testing centre in Sault Ste. Marie.
This FedNor funding will enable PLATO to train Indigenous people to develop and deliver software and system testing solutions to clients in Sault Ste. Marie and across the globe.
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$2,600,000 |
| Funding to accelerate product, market growth of locally developed IT business | $900,000 |
| Federal Support for Library Archives Project | $269,380 |
| Healing and Reconciliation Through Education Program | $169,500 |
| To Purchase and Install High Tech Aviation Equipment | $780,000 |
| New project entitled Moving Forward toward a Violence-Free Future for Woman and Children | $90,000 |
| To restore the beneficial uses of the St. Mary’s River through its action plans | $50,000 |
| Extra gas tax funding; allocations for roads, downtown projects | $4,800,000 |
| Seniors Accessible Ramp and Parking Space Improvements under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) | $48,000 |
| Under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) funding to improve Accessibility and Employment Opportunity in the work place for Public and Staff. The project consists of installing four automated door openers | $6,130 |
| Under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) funding for new equipment for seniors to purchase an elliptical, stair master, and rowing machines | $25,000 |
| Under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) funding to purchase iPads and host a class for seniors to learn how to use the devices in order to support social participation and inclusion of seniors | $ 9,600 |
| Under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) funding for First Nation Elders to engage in classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and share their traditional teachings, personal stories with all students | $ 25,000 |
| Operational funding for next 5 years to support community planning, business counselling and information services; access to capital, and community-based projects and economic diversification | $ 1,500,000 |
| Municipal infrastructure transfer payment (Gas Tax Top-Up). The township receives approximately $65,677 per year. The 2018-2019 amount has been doubled. | $ 131,354 |
| FedNor funding to modernize the technology on the train, by adding High Definition monitors, external cameras and on-board Wi-Fi thus creating an even better experience. | $150,000 |
| FedNor’s Ontario Development Program to establish The Centre’s Project Entrepreneurship social enterprise training program for a 12-month inclusive, supportive and hands-on learning experience to people facing employment barriers. | $ 589,500 |
| Will increase reliability, efficiency and resiliency of the local electric network | $ 11,800,000 |
| New technologies, improve productivity, competitiveness in global market. | $ 90,000,000 |
| Retrofit of airside essential power relays | $156,000 |
| Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP) appointment of Dr. Isabel Molina, Tier II Research Chair in Plant Lipid Research.
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$500,000 |
| Purchase a phosphorimager imager for lab | $59,218 |
| St. Mary’s River Area of Concern remediation process | $ 50,000 |
| Mental health services to more than 350 children in First Nation communities | $ 5,900,000 |
| Establishment and operation of the Baby Lucious Neonatal Hub | $ 437,000 |
| Veterans Commemorative Monument (VCM) project | $ 25,000 |
| Sea lamprey control assessment and research | $ 8,700,000 |
| Research to advance its One Human Service Network | $ 588,000 |
| Modernization to support tourism | $ 438,000 |
| FutureSSM, economic growth strategy | $ 1,100,000 |
| Modernize & upgrade Sault Ste. Marie transit fleet & facility | $ 1,472,500
**plus an additional investment of $17,400,000 over 10 years for SSM transit |
| Sault College’s Institute for Environment, Education and Entrepreneurship (iE3) | $ 1,100,000 |
| Modernization of information technology systems | $ 134,000 |
| National Chiefs Library and base for Bachelor of Arts degree in Anishinaabe studies | $ 5,100,000
**adding to previous investment for total of $ 10,200,000 |
| Local Arts and Heritage Festivals | $ 4,400 |
| Great Lakes Protection Initiative funded by federal Department of Environment and Climate Change | $ 44,840,000 |
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund (Programming) | $ 9,000 |
| Cooperation with the Community Sector | $ 60,000 |
| Celebrate Canada-St. Jean Baptiste Day | $ 2,130 |
| Development of Official Language Communities Program | $ 6,000 |
| Annual indexed federal Gas Tax Fund for municipal infrastructure like local roads, sports and recreation facilities and tourism infrastructure. | $ 4,569,051 |
| Celebrate Canada Period | $ 10,000 |
| Enabling Accessibility Fund | $ 46,450 |
| Indirect Services | $ 1,304,293 |
| Replace existing storm sewer and appurtenances, and construct a Stormwater Management Pond | $ 2,197,834 |
| Older Adults Moving Forward – an Active & Inclusive Community Hub | $ 24,024 |
| Local Arts and Heritage Festivals | $ 9,400 |
| Aboriginal Languages Initiative | $ 68,024 |
| Youth – Canada Summer Jobs | $ 40,579 |
| Upgrades and Repairs at the Garden River Water treatment plant and additional services | $ 83,800 |
| Aboriginal Languages Initiative | $ 73,814 |
| Youth – Canada Summer Jobs | $ 32,469 |
| Old Garden River Road Water Supply | $ 31,000 |
| Aboriginal Languages Initiative | $ 48,968 |
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund (Development) | $ 7,500 |
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund (Programming) | $ 90,000 |
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund (Programming) | $ 99,000 |
| Obstacles to Opportunities | $ 225,887 |
| Youth – Canada Summer Jobs | $ 74,931 |
| Youth – Canada Summer Jobs | $ 29,766 |
| Youth – Canada Summer Jobs | $ 29,763 |
| Youth – Canada Summer Jobs | $ 27,054 |
| Youth – Skills Link – Project | $ 1,124,711 |
| Improved Programming and Equipment for Seniors | $ 18,666 |
| Youth – Career Focus – Project | $ 261,177 |
| Youth – Skills Link – Project | $ 447,812 |
| Community Connections, Language Training, Employment Related Services, Information and Orientation, Needs Assessment & Referrals | $ 1,117,410 |
| Remedial Action Plan Coordination for the St. Marys River Area of Concern | $ 44,050 |
| Global Affairs Canada’s International Scholarship Program | $ 37,500 |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms | $ 82,280 |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms | $ 190,000 |
| To provide innovation-related services | $ 80,020 |
| To support a firm in services | $ 75,072 |
| First Nations Policing Program (FNPP) | $ 17,266,244 |
| Inninew Bimahtisoowin – Indigenous Life Way | $ 19,467 |
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Waterfront recreational facility and tennis courts Sault College’s Institute for Environment, Education and Entrepreneurship (iE3) |
$ 100,000
$ 5,000,000 |
| Canada Cultural Spaces Fund – Special Equipment & Feasibility Studies | $ 44,000 |
| Canada Cultural Spaces Fund – Special Equipment & Feasibility Studies – Social Infrastructure | $ 165,550 |
| Museum Assistance Program – Access to Heritage | $ 82,300 |
| Contributions to the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund | $ 165,550 |
| Celebrate Canada-National Aboriginal Day | $ 3,000 |
| Health Infrastructure Support and primary care investment | $ 1,432,469 |
| Grant for Band Support Funding | $ 498,799 |
| Aboriginal Languages Initiative | $ 44,564 |
| Canada Cultural Spaces Fund – Construction & Renovation – Social Infrastructure | $ 2,100,000 |
| Contributions to the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund | $ 900,000 |
| Celebrate Canada-Canada Day | $ 5,200 |
| Public Transit Upgrades | $ 260,000 |
| Settlement Program | $ 219,428 |
| Contributions under the Northern Ontario Development Program | $ 707,419 |
| Youth – Canada Summer Jobs | $ 42,718 |
| Elders’ Advancing Elders’ Technology | $ 17,750 |
| Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Health Infrastructure Support | $ 140,127 |
| Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Primary Health Care | $ 845,741 |
| Contributions under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program | $ 100,000 |
| Contributions to provide income support to on-reserve residents | $ 129,823 |
| Grant for Band Support Funding | $ 436,619 |
| Local Arts and Heritage Festivals | $ 11,700 |
| Museum Assistance Program – Exhibition Circulation Fund | $ 3,128
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| Local Arts and Heritage Festivals | $ 8,900 |
| Museum Assistance Program – Aboriginal Heritage | $ 165,314 |
| Grants and scholarships | $ 107,876 |
| Research Support Fund | $ 177,900 |
| Upgrade all mechanical and lighting systems in Shingwauk Hall | $ 2,500,000 |
| Homelessness Information System | $ 40,000 |
| Designated Communities-Community Entity | $ 476,210 |
| Contributions to support activities to help prevent homelessness across Canada and to carry out research on homelessness to help communities better understand and more effectively address homelessness issues | $ 144,061 |
| Opportunities Fund – Project
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$ 309,168 |
| Payments to organizations for the provision of training and/or work experience, the mobilization of community resources, and human resource planning and adjustment measures necessary for the efficient functioning of the Canadian labour market | $ 150,000
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| Busy in Anishinaabemowin | $25,000 |
| Creating Connections | $ 24,733 |
| Occupation: Storytellers | $ 19,807 |
| Settlement Program | $ 215,861 |
| Improved Accessibility for Seniors | $ 24,786 |
| The Gathering Place – A Multipurpose Space for Seniors | $ 24,286 |
| Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Primary Health Care | $ 112,129 |
| Contributions to support First Nations and Inuit Post-Secondary Educational Advancement | $ 352,494 |
| First Nations Policing Program | $ 5,934,487 |
| Payments to organizations for the provision of training and/or work experience | $ 112,702 |
| Contributions under the Northern Ontario Development Program | $ 135,002 |
| Contributions to support organizations associated with research, development, management, and promotion of fisheries and oceans-related issues | $ 233,611 |
| Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Primary Health Care | $ 1,402,674 |
| Contributions for the development and provision of preventative and early intervention services aimed at addressing the health and developmental problems experienced by young children at risk in Canada | $ 448,080 |
| Contributions for the development and provision of preventative and early intervention services aimed at addressing the health and developmental problems experienced by young children at risk in Canada | $ 336,550 |
| Contributions to incorporated local Aboriginal organizations and institutions for the purpose of developing early intervention programs for Aboriginal pre-school children and their families | $ 368,375 |
| Contributions for emergency management assistance for activities on reserves | $ 3,583,333 |
| Contributions to support Land Management and Economic Development | $ 500,000 |
| Community Development Corporation of Sault Ste Marie and Area | $ 316,257 |
| Contributions under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program to enhance theatre at St. Mary’s College. | $ 100,000 |
| Contributions under the Northern Ontario Development Program | $ 188,781 |
| Contributions under the Northern Ontario Development Program | $ 235,476 |
| Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Renewable Power | $ 4,102,275 |
| Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Renewable Power
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$ 1,250,191 |
| Airports Capital Assistance Program | $ 198,505 |
Last updated: March 2019
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