Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canadian communities flourish when they have vibrant, welcoming public spaces and infrastructure that benefit visitors and residents alike. The Government of Canada is investing to help upgrade and modernize an important community venue in Cape Breton.
Creation of convention space
Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso, announced a non-repayable contribution of $1,500,000 to Cape Breton University (CBU) to revitalize the Canada Games Complex. The announcement was made on behalf of Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.
This investment will help CBU purchase equipment to establish a multi-functional event and conference space, including electric vehicle chargers; audiovisual, digital and sound equipment; stage lighting; floor covering; mobile television screen units; and catering equipment for serving large events. Theupgrades will help the Canada Games Complex attract more national and international events, including academic conferences, bringing in more year-round visitors and boosting the regional economy.
This announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to help communities seize new and exciting economic opportunities.
”Upgrading the Canada Games Complex will create new opportunities for economic growth in Sydney. Working together, we are building on Cape Breton’s strengths and making the region a more attractive location for the kind of world-class events that will showcase the area.” – Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA