Infrastructure & Environment

$300 million investment in construction at Kingston.
October 13, 2009

“This significant investment in Kingston infrastructure further demonstrates the Government’s commitment to our Canadian Forces, providing them with the facilities, tools, education, and training they need to carry out their work as effectively as possible,” said Minister MacKay. “These investments benefit not only military personnel and their families, but also provide economic support to this region.”

$66 million in construction at Greenwood
September 24, 2009

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, announced an investment in defence infrastructure projects planned for 14 Wing Greenwood. These projects generate economic benefits for the local community, with the potential to create more than 360 direct employment opportunities throughout the course of the work. The announcement represents an overall investment of more than $66 million.

$20 million in construction at Gagetown
September 23, 2009

The Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of the Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, the Honourable Peter MacKay, announced three infrastructure projects for CFB Gagetown. These projects will generate significant economic benefits for the local region, including direct employment opportunities over the course of the work. The announcement represents an overall investment of more than $20 million.

$334 million in construction at Trenton
September 22, 2009

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, announced six Defence infrastructure investments for 8 Wing Trenton. These projects, a planned investment of approximately $334 million, will generate local economic benefits and will create approximately 1,800 direct employment opportunities over the course of the work.

$135 million in construction at Cold Lake
September 21, 2009

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, announced infrastructure investments for 4 Wing Cold Lake. These projects will create significant economic benefits for the Cold Lake area, including direct employment opportunities over the course of the work. This announcement represents an overall investment of approximately $135 million.

$108.8 in Construction throughout Quebec
August 28, 2009

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway stands with BGen Guy Laroche at the construction site of the new headquarters building for the Land Force Québec Area Training Centre.

Government of Canada Supports Goose Bay Economy
July 12, 2009

This funding demonstrates the Government’s commitment to environmental clean-up, and to generating economic opportunities for the local economy.

$16.2 Million Contract Award at Trenton
July 9, 2009

This contract award will bring economic benefits to the Trenton/Toronto area, generating an estimated 87 direct employment opportunities over the course of this work.

$42.5 Million in Construction at Gander
July 7, 2009

These projects bring significant economic benefits to the Gander area, including more than 225 direct employment opportunities over the course of the work.

New Agreement Between DND and Ducks Unlimited
June 4, 2009

Ducks Unlimited (DUC) Canada executive vice-president, Jeff Nelson (left) and Defence Minister Peter MacKay recently signed a memorandum of understanding between DND and DUC.

Alberta bases get $40 million
April 23, 2009

The Minister of National Defence, Peter MacKay has announced that more than $40 million will be spent on infrastructure projects at three military bases in Alberta.

Shearwater Family Thrilled with Renovated Home
April 23, 2009

“The old house provided shelter,” he says. “The renovated version provides a feeling of home.”