Title:
Wikwemikong Pellet Manufacturing Plant
Agreement Number:
IF1718GFL4
Agreement Value:
$280,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 16, 2018 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
The purpose of this agreement is to expand the proponent's economic base in the forestry sector through the development of a biomass pellet facility using underutilized fibre. The project will provide employment creation through 35 to 45 jobs in the facility and approximately 100 jobs in the harvesting sector.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The main expected results is increased Indigenous participation in the forest sector, which will contribute to the overall competiveness of the economy.
Location:
WIKWEMIKONG, Ontario, CA P0P 2J0
Reference Number:
115-2018-2019-Q4-07827
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Additional Information:
Amendment: Description / Duration of agreement / Value / Award previously disclosed for the 4th Quarter of 2017-2018. Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Amendment Date
Feb 7, 2019
Recipient's Legal Name:
WIKWEMIKONG DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Program:
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
Program Purpose:
The purpose of these Terms and Conditions is to increase Indigenous participation in development opportunities in order to contribute to a more environmentally and commercially sustainable natural resource sector. These Terms and Conditions provide an avenue for the Department to support, either directly or indirectly, Indigenous communities and organizations across Canada participating in natural resource development.