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Yvonne Jones, MHA for the District of Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair, says she
is pleased that Municipal and Provincial Affairs Minister Jack Byrne
committed this morning on VOCM Open Line to increase the funding allocated
to the Community Enhancement Program. "I am pleased Minister Byrne has
finally recognized the need that exists in many rural communities throughout
the province," said Ms. Jones. "I have spoken to the minister and the media
in an attempt to convince government to increase this funding. I am very
happy that the minister has listened to these concerns and will ask cabinet
to help the people throughout the province who are struggling to get enough
work this year.
"In my own District of Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair, only a small portion
of the needs of the communities were addressed. Government allocated just
over $100,000 to support these projects, an amount that did not come close
to fulfilling the number of requests. I am hopeful that additional funding
will help meet the real need that is present.
"Minister Byrne made a verbal commitment to the people of the province
this morning. I will hold him accountable for his statements and continue to
pressure government to invest this additional funding. There are many
communities that are struggling in rural areas of our province. While this
funding will not solve these problems, it will help them get through the
winter months. I hope the minister recognizes this need when he allocates
this additional funding."
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