Ontario is helping create about 450 jobs across the province by supporting infrastructure projects at local not-for-profit social service organizations.

Community Living Quinte West will improve their facilities, so they can better serve Ontarians with intellectual challenges of all ages. The province is investing $125,000 to support infrastructure projects that will enhance energy efficiency, accessibility and health and safety.

This is part of a $50 million investment over two years to support nearly 1,000 capital projects in communities across the province. These projects will include expansions and renovations that will improve accessibility, structural deficiency and energy efficiency at eligible social service facilities.

Investing in infrastructure is a critical part of Ontario’s plan to restore growth, save and create jobs in the short term, and build foundations for the future.

“By improving aging facilities and creating local jobs, this investment will go a long way in helping many of Ontario’s most vulnerable children, youth and families.”   -Laurel Broten, Minister of Children and Youth Services

“The best way to improve Ontario’s economy is to invest in our people and our communities. Improving the health and safety, accessibility and energy efficiency of social service agencies creates jobs — and most importantly — hope.” - Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services

“This investment will help Community Living Quinte West improve their facilities to better support those with intellectual challenges in our communities. It will also create more jobs and boost economic growth.”  – Lou Rinaldi, M.P.P., Northumberland- Quinte West

"Community Living West is very pleased to have received minor capital funding to replace windows and doors in our Canal Street building. This building is approximately 60 years old and the funding will be well spent in making the building warmer and more accessible for people with an intellectual disability. We want to thank Lou Rinaldi for his consistent and constant concern for our agency and the field of developmental disabilities. This field is currently facing difficult funding issues, and we are very fortunate to have an MPP who cares as much about the vulnerable people we support as Lou Rinaldi does. We look forward to his continuing support for the people of Quinte West/Northumberland."   - Starr Olsen. Executive Director, Community Living Quinte West

QUICK FACTS

§ Investments in infrastructure projects at eligible social service facilities are part of the government’s action plan to stimulate and restore economic growth.

§ Work on these projects will start in early 2010 and will be completed by March 31, 2011.

LEARN MORE

§ Read about Ontario’s investments in infrastructure.

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Contact:
Lou Rinaldi, M.P.P., Northumberland-Quinte West
1-800-263-3980