The country's two official languages are at the heart of the Canadian identity. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting official-language minority communities across Canada. It also recognizes the importance of community infrastructure that allows people to come together and access essential resources to build vibrant and inclusive communities.
Today, Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament (Acadie-Bathurst), announced that the Government of Canada has provided more than $233,000 to Garderie St-Isidore for the acquisition of a former youth centre to create a daycare and community space. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety.
This investment will enable the official-language minority community to renovate and modernize multi-purpose spaces to provide community spaces and 44 designated educational daycare spots. Funding will allow for exterior and interior renovations, the replacement of the heating and lighting system and windows, and painting.
In total, the Government of Canada will invest up to an additional $47.2 million over five years to increase the amount and quality of educational infrastructure and community spaces in official-language minority communities across Canada. This funding is provided through the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023-2028 and the Community Life component of the Development of Official-Language Communities Program.
