Government of Canada invests over $2.3M in two Gatineau organizations
The Government of Canada is investing over $2.3 million in two Gatineau organizations to help create jobs, grow the economy, and support vulnerable populations.
The funding, announced today by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Member of Parliament for Compton-Stanstead, on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec (CED), will support two projects that will benefit the Gatineau community.
$2 million to 24-7 Intégration travail Outaouais (24-7 ITO)
24-7 ITO is receiving $2 million to support the creation of a new specialized job integration center for people with disabilities and the implementation of an innovative approach to employment support. This new center will provide specialized services to help people with disabilities find and maintain meaningful employment.
$366,000 to Centre d’action bénévole de Gatineau (CABG)
CABG is receiving $366,000 to support the renovation and expansion of its facilities. This project will allow CABG to increase its capacity to provide essential services to vulnerable populations, including seniors, people with disabilities, and people living in poverty.
Quotes
“Our government is committed to investing in organizations that are making a difference in our communities,” said Minister Bibeau. “These projects will help create jobs, grow the economy, and support vulnerable populations in Gatineau.”
“The Government of Canada is proud to support these two projects, which will have a positive impact on the lives of residents in Gatineau,” said Minister St-Onge. “These investments will help create jobs, grow the economy, and support vulnerable populations.”
“This funding is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team at 24-7 ITO,” said Marc-Antoine Gagnon, Executive Director of 24-7 ITO. “This new center will allow us to provide even more specialized services to people with disabilities who are looking for meaningful employment.”
“We are grateful for this funding, which will allow us to renovate and expand our facilities,” said Martin Abran, Executive Director of CABG. “This project will help us to continue providing essential services to vulnerable populations in our community.”
Quick facts
- The funding is being provided through CED’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program.
- REGI is a $950-million program that supports businesses and organizations in Quebec to create jobs, grow the economy, and innovate.
- Since its launch in June 2018, REGI has supported over 1,000 projects, creating over 10,000 jobs and generating over $2 billion in investment.
Government of Canada invests over $2.3M in two Gatineau organizations
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