The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing a total of $390,000 to Tignish Initiatives for renovations to the Dalton Centre to support the relocation of 20 new federal jobs, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair.
“The relocation of federal jobs to Tignish by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans complements the efforts that are being undertaken through the provincial government’s Rural Action Plan,” said Mr. LeClair. “I am pleased that the provincial government has been able to partner with Tignish Initiatives to carry out the renovations to the Dalton Centre that will enable these jobs to be established.”
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development is contributing a total of $100,000 and Innovation PEI is providing a loan of up to $290,000. The funding will be used for the upgrade of electrical, mechanical and interior work to the Dalton Centre. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans will lease space in the Dalton Centre.
Mr. LeClair said the new federal jobs will add to employment opportunities in Tignish along with the creation of provincial jobs associated with the transfer of some units of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal. Construction of the paint shop to accommodate these new provincial jobs is now underway.
“I am pleased that the federal government has recognized the needs of rural communities such as Tignish and look forward to continuing to work with my federal counterparts to stimulate jobs and economic growth throughout the province,” said Mr. LeClair. “This is an excellent example of what can be achieved through the close co-operation of both levels of government and local community development organizations.”