TORONTO, ON., — All three levels of government came together to announce joint funding to support the upgrades and repairs to the George Bell Arena in Toronto. Together, Canada and Ontario say they are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment.
The Government of Canada is investing over $1.6 million in this project through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada plan. The Government of Ontario is providing more than $1.3 million, while the City of Toronto is contributing more than $1 million toward this project.
On hand to make the announcement for the joint funding to support upgrades at Toronto’s George Bell arena were: Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for York South—Weston, Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Christine Hogarth, Parliamentary Assistant to the Solicitor General and Member of Provincial Parliament for Etobicoke–Lakeshore, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; His Worship John Tory, Mayor of the City of Toronto; Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park and Chair for Infrastructure and Environment Committee; and Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor for York South-Weston and Council Speaker.
What upgrades will be made a George Bell Arena in Toronto
Project work will include extensive roof replacements, mechanical and electrical upgrades, and arena equipment refurbishment. Further, accessibility improvements will be made to the front entrance, washrooms, and pathways from the parking area to the ice skating pad. These upgrades will extend the life of the arena, reduce operating costs, and provide recreation opportunities for community members of all ages and abilities.
“Investing in recreational infrastructure is vital to ensuring Torontonians have access to a healthy, active lifestyle. The improvements to the George Bell Arena right here in York South-Weston will increase the lifespan of the facility and make it more accessible for all residents of the community. This will help them to stay active and enhance social connections. Our government’s infrastructure plan will invest in projects that improve the lives of Canadians, create jobs across the country, and build cleaner, more inclusive communities.”
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for York South—Weston, Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
All orders of government continue to work together for the people of Ontario to make strategic infrastructure investments in communities across the province when needed most.
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