Government of Canada invests in community development with support for two Micmac communities in Gaspésie
Summary
The allocated funds have made it possible to build sanitation facilities in a park and develop a tourism diversification strategy in Gesgapegiag, as well as build community greenhouses in Listuguj.Further details on the three projects are available in a related backgrounder.The Government of Canada recognizes and supports businesses and organizations that are a source of pride in their communities. Authorities such as the Micmacs of Gesgapegiag Band and the Listuguj Migmaq Government are deploying initiatives that showcase their communities and creating really positive impacts for the Gasp\xe9sie region. "The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gasp\xe9sieLes \xceles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard"Our government is committed to promoting economic development in Indigenous communities and advancing reconciliation. This program aims to help communities seize economic development and diversification opportunities that are promising for the future. None The 2024 federal budget proposes a section entitled A Fair Future for Indigenous Peoples aimed at helping to ensure First Nations, Inuit, and M\xe9tis communities have what they need to grow and succeed on their own terms, and thereby continue to make meaningful progress in the journey of reconciliation.