Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface-Saint Vital; Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South; and Jamil Mahmood, Executive Director of the Main Street Project, announced more than $10.6 million in federal funding for energy-efficient upgrades to Main Street Project's Martha Street Facility.
Main Street Project is a long-established community facility providing programming and social services to support those experiencing mental health challenges, homelessness, and substance use disorders. It has equally served as a welcoming and safe space for marginalized community members.
Funding will go towards modernizing Main Street Project's Protective Care facility by turning the former emergency shelter into an expanded withdrawal management services space. The building's envelope, windows, roof, plumbing, and electrical systems will be upgraded, improving the building's resiliency and energy efficiency. In addition, the facility will benefit from accessibility upgrades including elevator access to all building levels, accessible washrooms, and automated doors. These improvements are expected to reduce the facility's energy consumption by an estimated 44.8% and greenhouse gas emissions by 232 tonnes.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
