City of Saint John will benefit from outdoor skating rink to bring people back to public spaces safely

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

Today, Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John - Rothesay, announced an investment of $300,000 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for the City of Saint John. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.

This support will allow the City of Saint John to build an outdoor skating rink in the city's uptown core. This new facility will be free of charge and will help promote physical activity for people of all ages and abilities.

The CCRF was launched in June 2021. The fund provides $500 million over two years to Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs) to invest in shared and inclusive public spaces. The Government of Canada is committed to investing in shared spaces to make them safer, greener and more accessible. This will help stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for Canadians.

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