By investing in green modernization projects, organizations and businesses can increase efficiencies, lower operational costs and build resiliency in their communities. The governments of Canada and of New Brunswick are investing to help a leading Canadian performing arts organization make energy efficiency improvements to expand operations and improve visitor experience.
Today, Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John - Rothesay, announced total contributions of $134,240 for the Saint John Theatre Company (SJTC). The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, and the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage. The Province of New Brunswick is also contributing $60,000 toward the project.
The funding will help SJTC replace the current heating system at its BMO Studio Theatre with an energy-efficient heat and ventilation recovery system. The new equipment will greatly improve the overall visitor experience at the Theatre, allowing SJTC to expand operations and host more events during the summer months.
Through strategic investments like this one, the Government of Canada is helping Atlantic Canadians take steps to address climate change, transition to a low-carbon economy and set the stage for a strong, sustainable future.
