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ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN CONTINUES TO CREATE JOBS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR CANADIANS

Government Celebrates Significant Progress on new Centre for Applied Transportation Technologies

LONDON, February 24, 2011 – Jobs and economic growth continue to be created by Canada’s Economic Action Plan as London West MP Ed Holder observed first-hand at Fanshawe College today.   Mr. Holder toured the construction site and viewed the significant progress made on the new Centre for Applied Transportation Technologies.

“Our Government’s top priority is the economy, which is why we are continuing to implement Canada’s Economic Action Plan.  This investment in the new Centre for Applied Transportation Technologies has created jobs and economic growth in London.  It will improve the education options available to London students and will help the entire region continue to prosper for years to come.”

The new 148,000 square-foot centre, built at a cost of $31 million, will create a state-of-the-art facility with 16 classrooms, 13 labs and seven shops equipped to simulate real world scenarios in trades and technologies that support the transportation industry.   The centre will accommodate 1,500 full-time students and will feature a range of environmental construction techniques including a green roof system over shop areas and solar hot water heating. 

The project has provided real economic stimulus by creating local jobs for engineers, architects, trades people and technicians. It is also helping to generate the advanced technological infrastructure needed to keep Canada’s research and educational facilities at the forefront of scientific advancement.

This project was jointly funded by the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario through the Knowledge Infrastructure Program (KIP).   (www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/696.nsf/eng/h_00037.html)

“The economy has grown for five straight quarters, but the economic recovery is still fragile,” said Holder.  “That is why we must stay on track and continue to focus on the economy.”

Canada’s Economic Action Plan provides close to $16 billion to modernize a broad range of infrastructure including roads, bridges, public transit, parks and water treatment facilities, and to support home ownership, help stimulate the housing sector and improve housing across Canada.

To learn more about Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.

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