MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –
Source: Regional Government of Canada – in French 2
Press release
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation, Nova Scotia, July 11, 2023—Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, the Honourable Michelle Thompson, Minister of Health and Wellness, on behalf of the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewable Energy, and Rose Paul, CEO and President of Bayside Corporation, announced joint funding of over $1.6 million for energy-efficient green energy retrofits at the Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation’s Bayside Travel Centre.
The project involves the installation of a direct current microgrid energy system consisting of solar photovoltaic panels, a battery storage system and two electric vehicle fast chargers at the Bayside Travel Centre, owned by the Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation. By integrating three separate technologies, this project is the first microgrid in Nova Scotia to work together to provide energy services.
This investment will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3,945 tonnes, improve access to electric vehicle chargers and create jobs in the community.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country’s economy, increasing the resilience of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
Quotes
“The Bayside Travel Centre solar microgrid is a significant milestone for Nova Scotia, the Municipality of Antigonish and the Paq’tnkek Mi’kmaw Nation. Green energy projects like this benefit our communities in many ways. They generate clean electricity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create good jobs. This project will play a vital role in combatting climate change and ensuring a clean energy future for Nova Scotia.”
Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities
“The Government of Canada is working with Indigenous partners to make investments in clean energy that will create jobs across the country. Today’s investment is a great example of this ambitious action. We are pleased to deploy EV charging stations, batteries and solar panels at the Bayside Travel Centre with the Paq’tnkek Mi’kmaw Nation and our provincial partners.”
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources
“Our approach to the energy transition must leave no one behind. Today’s announcement will enable the community to reduce emissions while creating good-paying jobs for its members. Investments in climate-friendly solutions like this will create benefits for years to come, for the environment and for Indigenous peoples. Congratulations to the Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation for taking this important step.”
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services
“The technology being deployed in Nova Scotia’s renewable energy sector is truly inspiring. The upgrades completed by the Bayside Development Corporation will serve as an example for other organizations in the province looking to move toward a cleaner, greener future.”
The Honourable Michelle Thompson, Minister of Health and Wellness, on behalf of the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewable Energy
“Developing renewable energy is an example of energy sovereignty and being stewards of the land and resources. Working toward our carbon neutrality goals is an opportunity to be at the forefront of an industry that aligns with our sustainability values while providing social and economic opportunities for our communities.”
Rose Paul, CEO and President of Bayside Corporation
Quick Facts
The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.4 million in this project, the Government of Nova Scotia is investing $200,000 and the Bayside Development Corporation is providing $18,309.
The Government of Canada’s funding comes from Infrastructure Canada’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Green Infrastructure Stream, Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, and Indigenous Services Canada’s Atlantic Canada Clean Energy Indigenous Economic Development Strategic Partnerships Initiative.
Federal investments are supporting the development of a coast-to-coast EV charging network along highways, as well as the deployment of chargers in local areas where Canadians live, work and play, with more than 43,600 EV chargers selected to date for funding.
This green infrastructure component supports the development of greener communities by promoting climate change preparedness, greenhouse gas emission reductions and renewable technologies.
Including today’s announcement, 63 infrastructure projects or groups of projects have been funded in Nova Scotia under the Green Infrastructure Stream, for a total federal contribution of more than $357 million and a total provincial contribution of nearly $459 million.
Through the Investing in Canada plan, the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.
Infrastructure Canada helps address the complex challenges Canadians face every day, from rapidly growing cities to climate change to environmental threats to our waters and lands.
The funding announced today is part of the work the Government of Canada is doing under the Atlantic Growth Strategy to create good-paying middle-class jobs, strengthen local economies and build inclusive communities.
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Contact persons
For further information (media only), please contact:
Jean-Sébastien Comeau Press Secretary and Senior Communications AdvisorOffice of the Honourable Dominic LeBlancMinister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities343-574-8116Jean-Sebastien.Comeau@iga-aig.gc.ca
Media Relations Infrastructure Canada613-960-9251Toll free: 1-877-250-7154Email: media-medias@infc.gc.caFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram And LinkedInWebsite: Infrastructure Canada
Patricia Jreige Communications AdvisorNatural Resources and Renewable Energy902-718-7866Patricia.jreige@novascotia.ca
Richard Perry Public RelationsBayside Development Corporation902-318-7272rgperry@icloud.com
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.