Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.
The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation.
To that end, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy and Member of Parliament for Beauséjour; the Honourable Pat Finnigan, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kent North; and Her Worship Danielle Dugas, Mayor of the Town of Beaurivage, announced a joint investment of $750,000 in Place du Drapeau acadien through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund during today's unveiling of the Acadian Odyssey commemorative monument.
Place du Drapeau acadien will be a cultural and historical public space for people of all ages, centered around a giant Acadian flag, within the community of Saint-Louis-de-Kent, in the municipality of Beaurivage. The site will feature the Acadian Odyssey Monument, an interpretation centre dedicated to Acadian history, and an outdoor stage with a natural amphitheatre. The project also involves the relocation and restoration of the historic Grenier building, which will serve as the site's main visitor centre. Interpretive walking trails will be created to connect all of the sites for visitors to explore.
The monument unveiled today, part of the Place du Drapeau acadien project, pays tribute to the Acadian people's extraordinary journey, from the Deportation to the Acadian Renaissance, while celebrating Acadian history, resilience, and identity.
The Build Communities Strong Fund is a cornerstone of the Government of Canada's plan to build the infrastructure needed to build Canada strong - today and for generations to come.
