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John Betts MLA Moncton, Minister Tony Clement, Wayne Steeves MLA Albert and Rob Moore MP at the announcement
Atlantic Baptist University Receives $6 Million through Knowledge Infrastructure Program
June 4, 2009 -- Moncton, New Brunswick -- MP Rob Moore was in Moncton today with the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, for an announcement of $6 million in federal funding for Atlantic Baptist University.
"This is great news for Atlantic Baptist University, and indeed for the Moncton Region and New Brunswick at large," said Mr. Moore. "This funding will help Atlantic Baptist University maintain its important role in New Brunswick."
The funding comes from the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, a program introduced in Canada's Economic Action Plan that provides funding to post-secondary institutions across the country to enhance infrastructure.
The Government of Canada's investment to Atlantic Baptist University will be matched by funds from the Province of New Brunswick as well as other sources, making a total investment of $24 million.
"Our government's investment provides significant short-term economic stimulus to 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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William van Geest
Special Assistant - Communications
Office of Rob Moore, M.P. Fundy Royal
(613) 996-2316
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