Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Kent Smith, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Eastern Shore, and Cathy Deagle Gammon, Member of the Board of Directors of MusGo Rider Valley-Sheet Harbour Cooperative Ltd., announced joint funding of $103,625 to purchase a wheelchair accessible vehicle to service the communities of East Ship Harbour to Ecum Secum and the Musquodoboit Valley region.
This funding will help MusGo Rider Valley-Sheet Harbour Cooperative Ltd., a community transportation organization which provides transportation services to the rural communities along Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore and in the Musquodoboit Valley, meet the increasing demand for door-to-door public transit service in these areas.
This investment will offer residents with mobility challenges transportation options that will enable them to access necessities like work, school and medical appointments, as well as do their day-to-day activities. Accessible and lower emission public transit options will enhance the quality of life for all residents and provide many users with greater independence and a sense of freedom.
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.
