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One of Yukon's most popular tourism attractions will undergo important safety upgrades which will help maintain as many as 80 seasonal jobs in the Dawson City region.
The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced an investment of $80,000 for the Klondike Visitors Association (KVA) to install a fire suppression system at Diamond Tooth Gerties, an entertainment venue in Dawson City. This project will increase the facility's safety as part of its overall expansion and renovation.
"Our Government is proud to support Yukon's tourism sector," said Minister Duncan, who is also Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians. "This investment in Diamond Tooth Gerties will provide spin-off benefits for tourism in Dawson City, the Klondike region and Yukon, contributing to a competitive and prosperous North."
"A strong tourism industry in Yukon is key to long-term economic development in the territory," said the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Member of Parliament for Nunavut, Minister Responsible for the North and Minister of Health. "Today's investment will create short term jobs and help stimulate the local economy while also protecting an important tourist attraction from fires."
"The historic Arctic Brotherhood Hall, home of Diamond Tooth Gerties, is a signature Yukon visitor attraction and one of Dawson's most important community venues, said Gary Parker, Executive Director of the Klondike Visitors Association. "CanNor's generous contribution towards the cost of fire suppression system upgrades will help to ensure the continuing success of our famous old building."
The Government of Canada's investment is made through CanNor's Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan. The fund will provide $32.8 million across the North over two years.
The CAF is part of a suite of economic development programs that fall under the mandate of CanNor in Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. CanNor is responsible for coordinating and delivering federal economic development activities in the territories, and for related policy development, research and advocacy.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
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