Christian Paradis Supports Two Local Community Organizations In Order To Take Real Action On The Environment

July 07, 2008

Saint-Ferdinand, Quebec – On behalf of the Minister of the Environment, John Baird, the Member for Mégantic—L’Érable, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Secretary of State (Agriculture), today announced maximum funding of $47,225 for two initiatives in St-Ferdinand. An amount of $24,822 will go to the initiative of the Association des riverains du lac William and a further $22,403 will be provided for the initiative of the Comité Parc-école Notre-Dame, both under the EcoAction community funding program.

“Our government is committed to taking the necessary steps to protect our environment,” stated the Honourable Christian Paradis. “We are proud of Canadians right across the country who are taking concrete steps in their communities. Our government fully supports local initiatives of this kind, which produce real results for Canadians by improving our environment.”

“The Government of Canada is committed to acting on Canadians’ environmental priorities,” stated Minister Baird. With the hard work of local MP Christian Paradis, our government is pleased to support the efforts of this and other communities across Canada to protect the local environment.”

Every year, Environment Canada provides funding to various groups that strive to produce real results for Canadians and our environment. Environment Canada’s community funding program, EcoAction, provides financial assistance to local non-profit organizations for community initiatives that produce positive and measurable results for the environment. The program helps such organizations launch initiatives designed to improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality and conserve nature throughout local communities.
 
The funding for these community environmental initiatives across the country is provided by Environment Canada’s community action programs. Community groups are encouraged to participate in these programs.

For additional information about the community funding program, EcoAction, visit the Environment Canada website at: www.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction.