The Government of Canada is proud to support economic development opportunities and growth in Indigenous communities.
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, offered congratulations to Chief Terry Paul, the Council, and Membertou First Nation for its latest commercial realty project.
Membertou Place is a new 55,000-square-foot commercial space being constructed in Membertou offering a multi-use office space for new and existing clients. The new three-storey building will provide modern rental space for local organizations and businesses in the area.
ISC provided $1 million to Membertou First Nation to complete this commercial realty project under the Community Opportunity Readiness Program.
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"Membertou Place will contribute to the growth of Membertou First Nation as a business centre while creating jobs and building economic opportunities for the community. The Government of Canada is proud to invest in projects like this as part of its commitment to supporting Indigenous community businesses to maximize opportunities for success."
The Honourable Marc Miller
Minister of Indigenous Services
"In Membertou, we are committed to the growth and sustainability of our community. Through our new commercial property, Membertou Place, we will create space for new businesses and opportunities within the community. We're grateful to our government partners who recognize the value, and have contributed to our latest development."
Chief Terry Paul
Membertou First Nation
Quick facts
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Membertou First Nation is an urban First Nation community located in the heart of the city of Sydney, Nova Scotia. It has a total registered population of 1,572 people, with approximately 937 people living on the reserve.
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Membertou Place is expected to open in early 2021.
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The Community Opportunity Readiness Program provides project-based funding to First Nations and Inuit communities for a range of activities to support the pursuit of economic opportunities, including projects such as feasibility studies, business plans, the establishment of community-owned businesses, and the construction of economic infrastructure.
