NLIS 2 September 22, 2003 (Youth Services and Post-Secondary Education) Government of Canada and
Government of Newfoundland John Efford, Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Trinity-Conception, on behalf of Jane Stewart, Minister of Human Resources Development, along with Anna Thistle, Minister of Youth Services and Post-Secondary Education for Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced funding totalling $72,375 for a project sponsored by Bonavista Youth Association Inc. The funding will be used to provide 11 unemployed individuals with 14 weeks work experience restoring the United Church Central School. Project activities will involve a variety of interior and exterior repairs and renovations. Heritage-style windows and storm windows will be installed and the building�s exterior will be re-sided where necessary, and painted. Participant allowances will total $57,582 and $14,793 will be used to cover overhead expenses. "I am pleased to announce funding for this youth group," said Mr. Efford. "It is important that we build our community infrastructure to effectively stimulate economic development. This is the continuation of our efforts to develop the Bonavista area�s potential." "This project will improve local infrastructure as well as provide job experience to individuals, which will help them secure ongoing employment," said Minister Thistle. The project is being supported under the Canada�Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement, through funding provided by Job Creation Partnerships. Job Creation Partnerships support the creation of incremental and meaningful work opportunities for clients in activities that help develop the community and the local economy. Human Resource Centres of Canada or partner agencies work with employers and community organizations to identify employment opportunities that can provide Employment Insurance (EI) recipients with valuable job experience. The federal government, as represented by Human Resources Development Canada, and the provincial government, as represented by Youth Services and Post-Secondary Education, are working to help unemployed individuals find employment under the programs and services offered under the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement. Funding for Job Creation Partnerships is provided through the Employment Insurance Act. EI claimants receive their regular Income Benefits and/or income support under EI part II � Employment Benefits, which may be increased by the employer to a local prevailing occupational wage rate. Also eligible are other insured participants, such as clients who have received employment benefits within the last three years, or maternity or parental benefits that started in the past five years. Funding for this project was provided for in the February 2003 federal Budget and is therefore built into the existing financial framework. This project has been reviewed to ensure compliance with the department�s administration of its grant and contribution programs. Media contact:
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