Since my election as your Member of Parliament, it has been my great pleasure to announce federal funding for a wide range of projects that benefit the residents of Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo. Because our government has refocused on supporting jobs and the economy while paying down the deficit there will likely be fewer funding announcements compared to the previous Parliament. However, I am always pleased to let my constituents know what funding continues to come in to our riding. With that in mind, below is a breakdown of funding by program, including the amount of funding and the recipient community.

Canadian Heritage
Canadian Heritage is responsible for national policies and programs that promote Canadian content, foster cultural participation, active citizenship and participation in Canada's civic life, and strengthen connections among Canadians.

ANOUNCEMENT DATE	AMOUNT	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION
Nov. 9th, 2011	$135,925	Kamloops	For the Association Francophone de Kamloops to support Francophone programming for Francophone and Francophile youth.
Sept. 27th, 2011	$26,260	Kamloops	In Museums Assistance Program funding for the Kamloops Art Gallery to host a portrait photography exhibit.
July 12th, 2011	$18,000	Kamloops	For the Association Francophone de Kamloops to support Francophone programming for Francophone and Francophile youth.
June 7th, 2011	$144,167	Kamloops	For the Kamloops Foundation’s endowment fund, matching funds raised by the private sector.
May 27th, 2011	$15,000	Kamloops	In Museums Assistance Program funding for the Kamloops Art Gallery to host a travelling exhibition.
May 3rd, 2011	$9,750	Kamloops- Thompson-Cariboo	In Celebrate Canada funding for Canada Day, National Aboriginal Day and other celebrations throughout the riding.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
HRSDC’s mission is to build a stronger and more competitive Canada, to support Canadians in making choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives, and to improve Canadians’ quality of life.

ANOUNCEMENT DATE	AMOUNT	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION
Nov. 8th, 2011	$9,200	Kamloops	In Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities funding for NRI Distribution Inc.
Sept. 21st, 2011	$1,745	Kamloops	In Opportunities Fund project funding for NRI Distribution Inc.
June 16th, 2011	$457,688	Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo	In Youth Employment Strategy funding for the Canada Summer Jobs program, providing young people with summer employment throughout the riding.
Sept. 14th, 2011	$15,000	Kamloops	In Youth Awareness program funding for the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council to help organize the Aboriginal Trades Forum 2011

HRSDC – Homelessness Partnering Strategy
Addressing homelessness is a challenge in all regions across Canada. The Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) is a community-based program that relies on communities to determine their own needs and to develop appropriate projects.

ANOUNCEMENT DATE	AMOUNT	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION
June 28th, 2011	June 28th, 2011	Kamloops	To support Interior Community Services work with youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
June 21st, 2011	$55,000	Kamloops	For the Interior Indian Friendship Society to support its work on homelessness and poverty reduction.
June 14th, 2011	$35,000	Kamloops	To support the work of the White Buffalo Aboriginal Health and Resource Centre.

HRSDC – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
CMHC is Canada’s national housing agency. Established as a government-owned corporation in 1946 to address Canada’s post-war housing shortage, the agency has grown into a major national institution. CMHC is Canada’s premier provider of mortgage loan insurance, mortgage-backed securities, housing policy and programs, and housing research.

ANOUNCEMENT DATE	AMOUNT	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION
August 25th, 2011	$594,000	100 Mile House	A federal contribution to the $1.5 million Pioneer Haven affordable seniors’ housing development.

Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Canada is responsible for making the economy stronger, keeping our transportation system safe and secure, protecting the environment and improving the quality of life in our cities and communities.

ANOUNCEMENT DATE	AMOUNT	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION
Dec. 22nd, 2011	$2.1-million	Thompson-Nicola Regional District	In Gas Tax Funding for a project to reduce methane emissions from local landfill sites.
December 19th, 2011	$6.7-million	Barriere	In Gas Tax Funding for a new wastewater system for the District of Barriere.
July 8th, 2011	$4-million	Kamloops	Federal contribution to a $15.6-million project to construct a transit centre in Kamloops.
July 7th, 2011	$905,700	Kamloops	Airport Capital Assistance Program funding for the Kamloops Airport to make important safety upgrades.

Western Economic Diversification Canada
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WED) was established in 1987 to help broaden the economic base of the four western provinces – British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Under the Western Economic Diversification Act, 1988, the department is mandated to “promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of Western Canada in national economic policy, program and project development and implementation.”

ANOUNCEMENT DATE	AMOUNT	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION
August 10th, 2011	$890,000	Kamloops	Supporting innovation and technology development at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) through the purchase of new equipment.

Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs exists to repay the nation's debt of gratitude toward those whose courageous efforts in times of war have contributed so much our nation. The Department is committed to the care, treatment, and re-establishment in civil life of any person who served in the Canadian Forces, merchant navy or in the naval, army or air forces or merchant navies of Her Majesty, as well as the care of the dependants or survivors of veterans.

ANOUNCEMENT DATE	AMOUNT	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION
June 28th, 2011	$2,134	Clinton	For the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 194 (Clinton)

Other Funding

ANOUNCEMENT DATE	AMOUNT	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION
Oct. 24th, 2011	$4,035	Kamloops	In the Department of International Trade’s Invest In Canada Community Initiatives program for the Venture Kamloops Business Development Society.