CHESTER, NS, Nov. 4, 2020 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia recognize the different ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted smaller and rural communities across the province.
Both governments are making strategic investments in infrastructure to meet the specific needs of rural Nova Scotian municipalities and help them strengthen their local economies. That is why the governments have been taking decisive action together to support families, businesses and communities, and continue to look ahead to see what more can be done.
The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament of South Shore−St. Margaret's, on behalf of Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, and the Honourable Lloyd Hines, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, today announced funding to replace the Tancook Island Ferry.
The new Tancook Island Ferry will have the capacity to transport cars, trucks and emergency response vehicles. Access to a safe and reliable ferry will improve the quality of life for residents who use this mode of transportation to access health care, food, fuel and other essential services.
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are each investing $4.9 million in this project through the Rural and Northern Infrastructure stream of the Investing in Canada program. Quotes "Strong and modern infrastructure is an essential building block for healthy and prosperous rural communities.
The Tancook Island ferry replacement will improve access to essential services for residents, while opening the community to new tourism and business opportunities." The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard, Member of Parliament for South Shore−St. Margaret's, on behalf of Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development
"The new ferry will help ensure a safe and reliable service to residents and visitors of Tancook Islands. It will also improve access to essential services such as ambulances as well as economic and tourism opportunities." The Honourable Lloyd Hines, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
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