FedDev Ontario supports 26 projects in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton to enhance public spaces and attract visitors
The historic main streets, shops, restaurants, attractions, wineries, and the beauty of the many local lakes, rivers and parks of southwestern Ontario are some of the best our country has to offer. The thriving communities that host these attractions should be celebrated for their culture and welcoming spirit. The Government of Canada is showing our support by ensuring they are able to rebound from the pandemic and position themselves for a strong future.
Today, Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor-Tecumseh, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a total investment of nearly $6 million for 26 projects across Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton. These investments, through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) and the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), will ensure vibrant community spaces and tourism attractions that will keep visitors coming back year after year. A strong and inviting community will create jobs and grow their local economy.
Art Windsor-Essex hosted this exciting announcement, and received an investment of over $135,000 to create an innovative digital tourism art experience. This will attract visitors to downtown Windsor and showcase artworks from the gallery's incredible collection. Developed in partnership with Moment Factory, the project has launched and will run until June 4, 2023.
Hackforge is receiving over $100,000 to develop inclusive tourism experiences by and for the region's 2SLGBTQ2I+ community in southern Ontario through its Tourism Innovation Lab "Spark" Program.
