Governments of Canada and Ontario Announce More Funding for Projects at Ontario's Colleges and Universities
BARRIE, Ontario, May 29, 2009 — The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), and the Honourable John Milloy, Ontario Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, made a second announcement this week to invest an additional $450 million to improve Ontario's colleges and universities and stimulate the province's economy. Today's funding is in addition to more than $1 billion announced Monday and brings the total investment to almost $1.5 billion.
The ministers were joined by Patrick Brown, Member of Parliament for Barrie, and Aileen Carroll, Member of Provincial Parliament for Barrie.
These investments in infrastructure are funded by both levels of government and, in some cases, with contributions from the post-secondary institutions. The Ontario government's 2009 Budget committed to invest $780 million in its colleges and universities, to modernize facilities and boost long-term research and skills training capacity over the next two years. As part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada introduced the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, a two-year, $2-billion economic stimulus measure to support infrastructure enhancement at Canadian post-secondary institutions. The joint funding announcement today celebrates the second round of projects to qualify under the program in Ontario. The first round of projects was announced May 25, 2009.
“At a time of economic uncertainty, the Government of Canada is making a strong intervention to stimulate economic activity through the Knowledge Infrastructure Program,” said Minister of State Goodyear. “This initiative to renew Canada's college and university infrastructure will provide a significant short-term economic stimulus and strengthen Canada's position as a world leader in science and technology to the benefit of all Canadians.”
“Taken together, the announcements we have made this week will provide an immediate economic stimulus by putting almost $1.5 billion dollars into Ontario's economy,” said Minister Milloy. “These solid improvements to our post-secondary infrastructure will further support our knowledge-based economy, and enrich the education of many thousands of students for generations to come.”
The investment today and Monday leverages more than $2.1 billion over two years, including $780 million in federal funding, $980.9 million in provincial funding, and $356.1 million from other funding sources, including the private sector, charitable contributions, and the universities and colleges themselves.
This infrastructure program will provide real economic stimulus and employment by creating jobs for engineers, architects, tradespeople and technicians. It is also helping to generate the advanced technological infrastructure needed to keep Canada's research and educational facilities at the forefront of scientific advancement.
Canada's Economic Action Plan sets out to stimulate the Canadian economy over the next two years and to improve our long-term competitiveness through $12 billion in new infrastructure investment, which includes the $2-billion Knowledge Infrastructure Program. This new support is the next substantive investment in the Government of Canada's multi-year Science and Technology Strategy, Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada's Advantage.
Through the 2009 Ontario Budget — Confronting the Challenge: Building Our Economic Future — the province is investing $32.5 billion in infrastructure for the province of Ontario over the next two years, including a $5-billion contribution from the federal government that will support more than 300 000 jobs and strengthen Ontario's economy.
For more information about the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, including program criteria, application instructions and a list of the approved projects to date, please visit www.ic.gc.ca/knowledge-infrastructure.
For information about how the Government of Ontario is helping to build and revitalize infrastructure across the province, please visit www.mei.gov.on.ca/en/infrastructure.
For further information (media only), please contact:
Gary Toft
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
613-943-7599
Media Relations
Industry Canada
613-943-2502
Annette Phillips
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable John Milloy
Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities
416-326-5748
Tanya Blazina
Communications Branch
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
416-325-2746
Backgrounder
Knowledge Infrastructure Program
Canada and Ontario are making infrastructure investments of $1.5 billion in capital projects at colleges and universities across Ontario.
Through the federal Knowledge Infrastructure Program and the 2009 Ontario budget, both governments are moving quickly to help modernize facilities and boost long-term research and skills training capacity at provincial colleges and universities.
The Knowledge Infrastructure Program is a two-year, $2-billion economic stimulus measure to support infrastructure enhancement at post-secondary institutions across Canada. Ontario's 2009 provincial budget set aside $780 million for infrastructure investments at colleges and universities.
The Program provides funding to support expansion projects at universities and colleges, and responds directly to the need indicated by post-secondary institutions to improve existing campus infrastructure across the country.
The Program has two components. The university component gives preference to projects that can improve the quality of research and development at the institution. The college component supports projects at other post-secondary institutions, such as colleges, publicly funded polytechnic schools and institutes of technology, which will strengthen their ability to deliver advanced knowledge and skills training.
Projects are assessed according to their ability to quickly and effectively generate economic activity and support job creation. Project readiness and economic impact are, therefore, key criteria used in project selection. Projects are also assessed on their ability to enhance research capacity, support the attraction of new students and provide a better educational experience for the highly skilled workers of tomorrow.
The Program will not only generate economic benefits and support job creation, but will also have an important positive net impact on the environment by reducing energy use, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving waste management at universities and colleges across Canada.
Through the 2009 Ontario Budget — Confronting the Challenge: Building Our Economic Future — the province is investing $32.5 billion in infrastructure for the province of Ontario over the next two years, including a $5-billion contribution from the federal government that will support more than 300 000 jobs and strengthen Ontario's economy.
Canada's Economic Action Plan sets out to stimulate the Canadian economy over the next two years and to improve our long-term competitiveness through $12 billion in new infrastructure investment across Canada, which includes the $2-billion Knowledge Infrastructure Program. This new support is the next substantive investment in the Government of Canada's multi-year Science and Technology Strategy, Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada's Advantage.
For information about how the Government of Ontario is helping to build and revitalize infrastructure across the province, please visit www.mei.gov.on.ca/en/infrastructure.
Knowledge Infrastructure Investments in Ontario Post-Secondary Institutions
The investment leverages more than $2 billion over two years, including $780 million in federal funding, $981 million in provincial funding and $356 million from other funding sources, including the private sector, charitable contributions, and the universities and colleges themselves.
For information about a specific project, please contact the relevant institution.
Projects Announced May 29, 2009
Institution |
Project Description |
Federal Contribution |
Provincial Contribution |
Other Contribution |
University of Western Ontario |
Ivey School of Business |
25,000,000 |
25,000,000 |
0 |
Algoma University |
Biosciences and Technology Convergence Centre |
8,007,572 |
8,007,572 |
0 |
McMaster University |
Nuclear Research Project. |
11,000,000 |
11,000,000 |
0 |
University of Ontario Institute of Technology |
Automotive Centre of Excellence |
14,000,000 |
*80,000,000 |
29,669,521 |
University of Waterloo |
Engineering and Math Project |
18,250,000 |
17,750,000 |
11,000,000 |
University of Waterloo |
Faculty of Environment Project |
6,750,000 |
7,250,000 |
0 |
York University |
Osgoode Renovation and Expansion |
12,500,000 |
12,500,000 |
25,000,000 |
Algonquin College |
Perth Campus Renewal |
4,200,000 |
4,800,000 |
1,000,000 |
Centennial College |
Library and Academic Facility |
7,300,000 |
*32,700,000 |
5,828,000 |
Conestoga College |
School for Health and Life Sciences |
5,858,275 |
*7,158,275 |
10,759,950 |
Confederation College |
Regional Education Alliance for Community Health (REACH) |
6,230,000 |
14,230,000 |
0 |
Durham College |
Whitby Expansion Project |
7,000,000 |
*12,000,000 |
5,000,000 |
Georgian College |
Centre for Health and Wellness |
20,000,000 |
20,000,000 |
10,000,000 |
Humber College |
Lakeshore Revitalization |
5,180,900 |
29,819,100 |
0 |
Lambton College |
Fire and 911 Training Centre |
4,900,000 |
4,900,000 |
0 |
Sault College |
Campus Redevelopment – Phase I |
8,000,000 |
8,000,000 |
9,000,000 |
Seneca College |
Newnham Campus Expansion (North York) |
4,000,000 |
20,700,000 |
0 |
St. Clair College |
Centre for Applied Health |
16,000,000 |
16,000,000 |
0 |
St. Clair College |
Chatham Revitalization (Chatham Campus Technology and Trades Addition) |
2,200,000 |
2,200,000 |
730,000 |
St. Lawrence College |
Campus Revitalization |
650,000 |
650,000 |
0 |
St. Lawrence College |
Campus Consolidation and Revitalization |
5,000,000 |
5,000,000 |
0 |
May 29, 2009 — Sub Totals |
192,026,747 |
339,664,947 |
107,987,471 |
|
May 25, 2009 — Sub Totals |
587,011,253 |
641,194,109 |
248,078,896 |
|
Administrative Fee** |
962,000 |
|
|
|
Totals |
780,000,000 |
980,859,056 |
356,066,367 |
|
*Indicates includes province's previous contribution within the last 12–18 months.
** The administrative fee is a contribution from the Government of Canada to the Government of Ontario for costs associated with the delivery of the Knowledge Infrastructure Program.
Projects Announced May 25, 2009
Institution |
Project Description |
Federal Contribution |
Provincial Contribution |
Other Contribution |
Brock University |
Niagara Health & Bioscience Research Complex |
38,000,390 |
*33,500,000 |
23,909,610 |
Carleton University |
Interdisciplinary Academic Building (River Site) |
26,250,000 |
26,250,000 |
3,200,000 |
Laurentian University |
Vale Inco Living with Lakes Centre |
5,152,676 |
*5,000,000 |
10,099,824 |
McMaster University |
Centre for Spinal Cord Injury and Cancer Education and Rehab |
8,250,000 |
8,250,000 |
3,500,000 |
Queens University |
School of Medicine, New Building |
28,818,000 |
28,818,000 |
19,210,000 |
Ryerson Polytechnic University |
Image Arts & New Media Teaching and Research Building Renewal |
16,450,000 |
16,450,000 |
0 |
Trent University |
Health Sciences Centre Symons Campus |
10,800,000 |
**20,200,000 |
10,400,000 |
University of Guelph |
Development of an Environmental Cluster |
16,817,500 |
16,817,500 |
0 |
University of Ontario Institute of Technology, (UOIT) |
Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre |
22,703,759 |
22,703,759 |
0 |
University of Ottawa |
Vanier Hall Renovation and Tower Addition, |
30,000,000 |
50,000,000 |
32,500,000 |
University of Toronto |
Mississauga Laboratory Centre |
35,000,000 |
35,000,000 |
0 |
University of Toronto |
Instructional Lab Project, UofT Scarborough |
35,000,000 |
35,000,000 |
0 |
University of Toronto |
Innovation Centre for Canadian Mining Industry (St. George Campus) |
5,500,000 |
5,500,000 |
9,000,000 |
University of Windsor |
Centre for Engineering Innovation |
40,000,000 |
*40,000,000 |
30,000,000 |
Wilfrid Laurier University |
Research and Academic Centre (Brantford) |
13,000,000 |
13,000,000 |
0 |
York University |
Life Sciences Centre |
35,000,000 |
35,000,000 |
0 |
Centre for International Governance Innovation, with |
Balsillie Centre of Excellence |
25,000,000 |
25,000,000 |
50,000,000 |
Algonquin College |
Environmental Demonstration Centre for Construction Trades and Building Bridges |
35,000,000 |
*35,000,000 |
2,700,000 |
Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology |
Parry Sound Campus |
3,100,000 |
3,100,000 |
0 |
Conestoga College |
School of Engineering and Information Technology |
38,172,686 |
**34,276,608 |
30,962,206 |
Durham College of Applied Arts and Tech |
Oshawa Campus Renovation and Expansion |
10,000,000 |
10,000,000 |
0 |
Fanshawe College |
Centre for Applied Transportation Technologies |
15,925,000 |
15,925,000 |
0 |
George Brown College |
The Centre for Health Sciences on Toronto Waterfront |
30,000,000 |
*61,500,000 |
3,500,000 |
La Cité Collegiale |
Emergency Services Training Centre 911 Institute |
13,000,000 |
13,000,000 |
645,200 |
Niagara College |
Applied Health Institute |
20,000,000 |
20,000,000 |
0 |
Northern College |
Centre of Excellence for Trades and Technology |
6,168,000 |
*8,000,000 |
3,194,000 |
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning |
New Mississauga Campus |
15,615,742 |
15,615,742 |
15,258,056 |
Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Tech |
Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre |
8,287,500 |
8,287,500 |
0 |
Total |
587,011,253 |
641,194,109 |
248,078,896 |
|
*Indicates province's contribution was provided for these projects within the last 12–18 months.
**Indicates part of province's contribution was provided for these projects within the last 12–18 months.
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