Regina, SK – Tom Lukiwski, Member of Parliament for Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced today federal funding to strengthen economic opportunities in Imperial. Funding for this investment is being provided under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

“Our Government, through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, is taking steps to reduce the effects of the economic slowdown,” said Lukiwski, Member of Parliament for Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre. “The Imperial Recreation Park is an important part of our community. It brings us together as families, friends and neighbours to learn new skills, exchange ideas, get fit and healthy, and have fun.”

The Imperial Recreation Park will receive a $64,680 investment from the Provincial and Federal Governments to construct recreational park, including walkways and bike paths, and complete renovations to their arena. This money will provide a timely, targeted stimulus to the economy while benefiting the people of Imperial.

“Through this funding our government is helping to improve the quality of life for the residents of Imperial,” said Arm River-Watrous MLA Greg Brkich.  “By providing funding for improvements for the Imperial Recreation Park we are demonstrating our commitment to ensuring our communities across the province continue to be great places to live, work, and raise a family.”

The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. It will provide a temporary economic stimulus that will help reduce the impacts of the global recession while renewing, upgrading and expanding recreational infrastructure in Canadian communities.

RInC is part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada’s multi-faceted stimulus plan that will ensure a quick recovery from the current economic downturn. Western Economic Diversification Canada is delivering the initiative in the four western provinces.

For information on Canada’s Economic Action Plan, please visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.