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PM and Premier Campbell announce highway, bridge and road upgrades across British Columbia
Projects will enhance road safety, boost local economy and create jobs
1 March 2010
Vancouver, British Columbia
"Our Government is laying the foundations for future economic growth and prosperity in British Columbia," said Prime Minister Harper. "The infrastructure projects announced today under Canada’s Economic Action Plan will create jobs, providing immediate benefits to British Columbia workers, businesses and communities."
"This investment is important because not only will it enhance critical transportation infrastructure across the province, it will also put people to work, creating about 220 more direct jobs and building confidence in our communities," said Premier Gordon Campbell. "By working co-operatively with the federal government, local governments and other partners, we’ve invested a total of over $4.4 billion to create over 28,000 jobs across every region of the province since launching the Economic Action Plan."
The Government of Canada will invest more than $17 million in federal funding for these 15 key infrastructure projects under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund – a $4-billion initiative under Canada’s Economic Action Plan that supports provincial, territorial and municipal construction-ready infrastructure projects. The Economic Action Plan included new infrastructure funding to stimulate the economy and lay the foundation for long-term economic growth.
The provincial contribution of over $16 million is part of a three-year, $14-billion capital infrastructure program, which will help build vital public infrastructure in every region of British Columbia. Since October 2008, more than $4.4 billion in provincial funding has been announced for infrastructure projects across British Columbia.
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