Today, Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, and Theresa Crow Spreading His Wings, Executive Director of the Native Addictions Council of Manitoba, announced a federal investment of more than $21.6 million towards the redevelopment of the Native Addictions Council of Manitoba building in Winnipeg's North End.
Funding for this project will support the redevelopment of the current facility as an addiction centre serving the Indigenous population of Manitoba. Energy efficient upgrades will include a new geothermal heating and cooling system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the installation of solar panels to increase energy savings. These improvements are expected to reduce the facility's energy consumption by an estimated 70.80% and greenhouse gas emissions by 151 tonnes annually. Additionally, the building's accessibility will be increased through the installation of elevators and a platform lift.
Through this project, the Native Addictions Council of Manitoba will continue empowering individuals on their journey to healing and recovery from addiction. It will also support the development of new programming and provide the highest quality of care for those that are healing from addiction through traditional Indigenous practices in a safe and nurturing space.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
