The health and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Ontario. Communities across Canada are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure their municipal and community infrastructure is safe and reliable.
Today, Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor-Tecumseh, announced $3,204,396 in joint funding for two projects in the City of Windsor that will improve public services in our region. The Government of Canada is investing $2,563,445 million through the COVID-19 Resilience Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, with the Government of Ontario contributing $640,861.
MP Kusmierczyk was joined by Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens to share details of the two projects. Through COVID-19 Resilience Stream, the City of Windsor will upgrade several multi-use trails across Windsor and make improvements to eighteen municipal buildings, including new building entrances with automatic door openers and card readers, and the installation of touchless features in washrooms across the city.
Last month, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and provincial partners announced a total of $51 million to support municipalities across Southwest Ontario as they respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 stream allows Government of Canada to invest up to 80% in projects that support provinces and up to 100% in projects that support territories and Indigenous communities in their response to the pandemic.
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“The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the wellbeing of all Canadians. As we continue to battle this crisis, ensuring that residents across Ontario have access to safe and inclusive municipal infrastructure is critical. By investing 80 cents on every dollar toward the important projects initiated by municipalities, the Government of Canada is responding to the immediate pressures and concerns of the City of Windsor and the Town of Tecumseh. Our government’s infrastructure plan invests in meaningful projects, creates jobs across the country, and builds stronger, more resilient communities.”
―Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor-Tecumseh
“This generous investment from the COVID-19 Resilience Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program will allow the City of Windsor to upgrade select multi-use trails and retrofit existing push-button entryways and washroom fixtures with barrier-free, touchless technology at 18 municipal facilities. These much-needed upgrades will involve installing new sensor-activated water taps, soap dispensers and automatic doors to prevent the spread of germs in public buildings and washrooms as we continue to adapt our operations and shared spaces to keep residents and visitors safe.”
―Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor
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City of Windsor Facilities Included in Project, by Ward:
Ward 1
2. Ojibway Nature Centre
Ward 2
3. Adie Knox Herman Recreation Complex
4. Mackenzie Hall
5. Malden Park
Ward 3
6. Chimczuk Museum & Art Gallery of Windsor
7. Capitol Theatre
8. Windsor International Aquatic & Training Centre/Adventure Bay
9. Downtown Windsor Transit Terminal
10. 350 City Hall Square
11. 400 City Hall Square
Ward 4
12. Optimist Community Centre
13. Willistead Manor Complex
Ward 5
14. Gino and Liz Marcus Community Complex
15. Constable John Atkinson Memorial Community Centre
Ward 6
16. WFCU Centre
Ward 7
17. Forest Glade Community Centre
18. Forest Glade Arena
Park Trails and Bike Facilities Included in Project
1. Park Trails: Central Park, Southdale Park, Meadowbrook Park, Calderwood Park, Bellewood Park, Patrick Maguire Park
2. Bike Facilities:
