Canada’s Economic Action Plan - Prime Minister Stephen Harper visits Nanaimo Cruise Ship Terminal

September 08, 2010

NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today visited the site of the Nanaimo cruise ship terminal to highlight the Government’s support for this major construction project that will boost tourism, create jobs and stimulate the local economy.
 
“The business that cruise liners will bring with them will ensure the health and strength of tourism in the Nanaimo region for years to come,” Prime Minister Harper said during a tour of the construction site.  “Like other mid-island projects we have supported, this important project has been funded through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, which is creating jobs now while providing lasting benefits to communities.”
 
When completed, the new terminal in the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf area will have a floating dock capable of handling major cruise ships. This will enable the largest ships on the West Coast cruise routes to dock in the city, bringing more tourists to Nanaimo and increasing regional economic activity.
 
“During this global recession, Canada has been doing significantly better than other advanced countries,” the Prime Minister added.  “But we must remain focussed on the economy and on jobs.  If we stay on course and continue to make strategic investments like this one, we will continue to lay the foundation for Canada’s strong performance in the world economy of the future.”
 
In partnership with the province of British Columbia, the Government is supporting the Nanaimo cruise ship terminal through its Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF), part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.  The ISF supports provincial, territorial, municipal and community infrastructure projects that are construction-ready. 


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CANADA’S ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN NANAIMO CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL


The $22-million Nanaimo cruise ship terminal project will be jointly funded by the Government of Canada and the province of British Columbia. Each level of government will contribute $8.5 million under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF).  The remaining $5 million will be provided by the Nanaimo Port Authority, which has agreed to cover any costs incurred after March 31, 2011.
 
The Harper Government is supporting the Nanaimo cruise ship terminal through its $4-billion ISF, part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.  The ISF supports provincial, territorial, municipal and community infrastructure projects that are construction-ready, creating jobs and providing short-term economic stimulus. 
 
Construction continues on the new cruise ship terminal in Nanaimo, British Columbia, which will allow the floating dock to handle the direct berthing of the largest cruise ships travelling along the West Coast routes.  A welcome centre and Canada Border Services Agency inspection facility are also under construction.
 
As part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the $4-billion ISF is supporting close to 4,000 infrastructure projects across the country.  Since March 2009, over 400 projects across British Columbia have received a total federal investment of over $500 million under the ISF. 
 
Under Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Government has commitments in place for almost 16,000 projects across the country, and has contributed to the creation of nearly 400,000 net new jobs since July 2009. 
 
For more information on Canada’s Economic Action Plan, please visit: www.actionplan.gc.ca  .