Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, announced $4,214,691 in non-repayable contributions through the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF) to help three organizations in Victoria County rebuild and upgrade their facilities. The announcement was made on behalf of Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.
These investments will help a local business regain productivity, assist a not-for-profit in restoring community infrastructure and help the municipality upgrade designated comfort centre facilities to improve emergency preparedness. For more information about the funding recipients and projects, please see the backgrounder.
The announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to supporting communities and businesses impacted by Hurricane Fiona, and helping them build resilience against climate-related disasters.
“Atlantic Canadians know that to weather the storm, we must pull together. Partnerships build resilience, and that’s why ACOA is partnering with businesses, community organizations and associations to focus support where it’s most needed, and help people prepare for future climate-induced weather events. Through the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund, the Government of Canada is helping communities strengthen, rebuild livelihoods, and safeguard our region’s economy.” – Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA