L-R: Ken Whitbread-Niagara Escarpment Commission, David Tilson, MP, Mono Councillor Laura Ryan, Kim Perryman-Town of Mono, Michael Toutant-Assistant Parks Superintendent, Mono Deputy Mayor Ken McGhee, Ontario Minister of Natural Resources Linda Jeffrey, Sylvia Jones, MPP, Dufferin-Caledon

Stimulus funding will continue to create jobs, boost local economy

Orangeville, Ontario – David Tilson, Member of Parliament for Dufferin-Caledon, and Ontario Minister of Natural Resources, Linda Jeffrey, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton- Springdale, today announced stimulus funding that will benefit local workers and the local economy in the region of Dufferin-Caledon, and improve local infrastructure for years to come. 

Today’s investment of $25,000 in joint federal and provincial funding will upgrade Mono Cliff’s Provincial Park by extending Jacob’s Ladder Trail, as well as providing signage along the trail to offer users opportunities to learn about regional features and other information.

“I’m pleased to announce funding under Canada’s Economic Action Plan that will upgrade this beautiful park in our region,” said MP Tilson.  “This project is one of many that the Government of Canada is proud to invest in, to improve our region over the long term, but also support our local economy today.”

“This park is part of the Niagara Escarpment and as such it contains some significant natural features,” said MPP Jeffrey “This signage will help visitors understand and appreciate the magnificent resources we have in this Province.”

Total estimated eligible project costs are $25,000.  The governments of Canada and Ontario are each providing up to $12,500.

The Government of Canada’s contribution for this project is being provided through the $4-billion Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, a key component of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, which invests in construction-ready infrastructure projects that can be completed by March 31, 2011.

The contribution from the Government of Ontario will be from the two-year, $32.5 billion infrastructure commitment laid out in the 2009 Ontario Budget – Confronting the Challenge: Building Our Economic Future.

To date, the governments of Canada and Ontario have announced over $11 billion in joint funding for more than 2,700 infrastructure projects across the province to stimulate the economy and create jobs. During these challenging economic times, the governments of Canada and Ontario have taken steps to get shovels in the ground and funding into targeted infrastructure projects across the province.



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Learn about the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

Learn about the Government of Canada’s Infrastructure Stimulus Fund investments.

Learn how the Government of Ontario is helping to build and revitalize infrastructure across the province.