Government of Canada Invests in New Brunswick Universities and Colleges

June 4, 2009 -- Moncton, New Brunswick -- MP Rob Moore was in Moncton today to join the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, in an announcement of funding to post-secondary institutions in New Brunswick.

"Our government is proud to support research and development across Canada," said Mr. Moore. "This investment in New Brunswick's post-secondary institutions will help provide these institutions the tools they need to conduct their valuable work."

Minister Clement announced that New Brunswick institutions will receive $49 million through the Knowledge Infrastructure Program. This program, introduced in Canada's Economic Action Plan, is a two-year, $2-billion economic stimulus measure to support infrastructure enhancement at Canadian post-secondary institutions.

The funding announced today is part of a $128.8 million package that also includes funds from the Province of New Brunswick as well as other sources.

"Our government's investment provides significant short-term economic stimulus into communities throughout New Brunswick, while strengthening Canada's long-term capacity for research and innovation," said Mr. Moore. "The renewal of these post-secondary facilities will give our world-class researchers the tools they need for discoveries that will benefit all Canadians."

The Knowledge Infrastructure Program is helping to provide economic stimulus and promote employment by creating jobs for engineers, architects, tradespeople 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.

For more information about the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, including program criteria, application instructions and a list of the approved projects to date, please visit www.ic.gc.ca/knowledge-infrastructure

Rob Moore is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and the MP for Fundy Royal.

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