The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced a $236,000 investment towards year-round facilities at Camp Medley.

“The Government of Canada, through the Economic Action Plan, is taking steps to stimulate the economies of communities hit hard by the economic slowdown. This investment of $236,000 will benefit the surrounding communities of Camp Medley by providing accessible space for meetings and functions during the off-season, as well as improving the quality of facilities for campers,” said Minister Ashfield.

The Diocese of Fredericton, through its Camp Medley operations, will upgrade existing facilities and construct new multi-use buildings. Upgrades will improve accessibility and provide refurbished infrastructure for campers, workers and local business and community groups. The new buildings include space for business and community activities such as meetings, training, retreats, and events and will remain open throughout the year, extending the operating season for the facility.

“When government and the community work together, wonderful things happen,” said Archbishop Claude Miller of the Diocese of Fredericton. “Camp Medley has participated in the development and formation of generations of young New Brunswickers. In partnership with the federal government, we will complete the refurbishment of the camp and continue to nurture and support young people and the whole community for many generations to come.”

Funding for this project was provided through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) under the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF). Canada’s Economic Action Plan provides $1 billion over two years for the CAF, which will help create jobs and maintain employment in affected communities. In Atlantic Canada, CAF is delivered by ACOA. For more information regarding the CAF application process, community criteria, and timelines visit ACOA’s website at www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca.

For information on Canada's Economic Action Plan, please visit www.actionplan.gc.ca

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Camp Medley will soon benefit from upgraded facilities and new year-round multi-use buildings. The buildings will include space for business and community activities such as meetings, seminars and workshops.

Minister Keith Ashfield today announced an investment of $236,000 toward the project under the Government of Canada’s Community Adjustment Fund. The fund, a key economic stimulus initiative under Canada’s Economic Action Plan, will help create jobs and maintain employment in communities across Canada.

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INFORMATION:

Katharine Sidenius
Senior Communications Officer
ACOA NB
506-452-3034

Erin Filliter 
Director of Communications  
Office of the Minister of State (ACOA)   
613-941-7241     

Archbishop Claude Miller
The Diocesan Synod of Fredericton
506-459-1801