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Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program
Upgrades to ice plant mechanical system for outdoor rink in Calgary, Alberta
Ventilation system upgrades at the Three Hills Aquatics Centre, Alberta
Addition of new community centre to existing curling rink in DeBolt, Alberta
Upgrades and repairs to the Nampa Arena, Alberta
Construction of wheel-chair accessible fitness path in Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Work continues on Camp Bernard’s first aid & activity shelter near Sooke, B.C.
Finishing touches are made to the new Buick Creek arena in northern British Columbia
New artificial turf for Richmond Lawn Bowling Club, British Columbia
Installation of new benches at Anola School playground, Manitoba.
Construction of additional structure for Recreational Centre Complex in Landmark, Manitoba
Developing a linear recreational path in Warman, Saskatchewan
Construction of pool basin in Allan, Saskatchewan
Installation of score clock at the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchwan
Installation of wind turbine to generate power for the arena's artificial ice plant in Hazlet, SK
- What is the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program?
- What is the status of the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program?
- With the new extension, will there be a second call for proposals?
- How much money has WD spent to date to renew, upgrade and expand recreational infrastructure in Western Canada?
- Which projects received Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program funding?
- How many projects are complete?
- Why has the Government decided to extend the project completion deadlines to October 31, 2011?
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If my project is not completed by October 31, 2011,
will I receive any funding from the federal government? - Who can I contact for more information?
What is the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program?
The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program is an infrastructure fund that is investing $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. This national initiative will provide a temporary economic stimulus that will help reduce the impact of the global recession while renewing, upgrading and expanding recreational infrastructure in Canadian communities.
Launched in May 2009, RInC is part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada’s multi-faceted plan to ensure a quick recovery from the current economic downturn.
Allocated on a regional per capita basis, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) will invest almost $153 million in recreational infrastructure projects in the four western provinces.
top of pageWhat is the status of the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program?
The deadline for submitting an application for program funding has passed. Approximately 1,600 RInC submissions were received by WD requesting in excess of $400 million in funding from the federal government. WD has approved 718 projects, which will use all available project funds for Western Canada.
While the majority of projects are expected to be completed by March 31, 2011, a small percentage of projects have been delayed for a variety of reasons. On December 2, 2010, the Government of Canada announced that the deadline for completing Economic Action Plan infrastructure projects, including RInC, had been extended to October 31, 2011.
With the new extension, will there be a second call for proposals?
No, new funding applications will not be considered.
The purpose of this extension is to allow projects approved and underway some extra time to finish. This extension is cost-neutral and will not result in new spending on these infrastructure programs by the Government of Canada.
How much money has Western Economic Diversification Canada spent to date to renew, upgrade and expand recreational infrastructure in Western Canada?
As of December 15, 2011, Western Economic Diversification Canada has provided over $139 million in funding to ongoing and completed RInC projects in Western Canada.
Which projects received Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program funding?
For information regarding funded projects in each of the western provinces, select the links that follow: Alberta | British Columbia | Manitoba | Saskatchewan
For examples of WD RInC projects and initiatives that are making a difference, consult our series of Economic Action Plan updates called Success in the West.
How many projects are complete?
WD has approved 718 RInC projects which will use all of the funds available in Western Canada. A total of 685 projects are complete as of December 15, 2011.
Why has the Government of Canada decided to extend project completion deadlines to October 31, 2011?
While the majority of infrastructure stimulus projects are expected to be complete by March 31, 2011, there are some projects that have been delayed for a variety of reasons. On December 2, 2010, the Government of Canada announced that the deadline for completing Economic Action Plan infrastructure projects under four programs had been extended to October 31, 2011; this extension applies to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program (RInC).
By extending the deadline for one more construction season, the Economic Action Plan will further benefit Canadians without incurring additional government spending.
If my project is not completed by October 31, 2011, will I receive any funding from the federal government?
The Government is committed to ensuring that the stimulus program is completed in a timely fashion and will not fund any costs incurred on projects beyond the October 31, 2011 deadline. Projects are expected to be completed by October 31, 2011 and costs incurred beyond the deadline will be the sole responsibility of the project proponent.
Who can I contact for more information?
For additional information on this program you may read our Frequently Asked Questions or you can contact us directly at any of our offices by email, telephone, fax or mail.
To review other Western Economic Diversification Canada funding programs, please visit WD Programs.
