Strategic Investments Continue to Create Jobs and Stimulate the Economy

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Dec. 7, 2009) – The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians and Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, today announced the significant progress demonstrated through Canada’s Economic Action Plan (http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/index.asp) and the benefits to Aboriginal communities from coast to coast to coast through job creation.

“The Government of Canada continues to follow through on its commitment to make strategic investments across the country,” said the Honourable Chuck Strahl. “Through projects such as these, new jobs are created and maintained, in turn boosting Canada’s economy.”