By: Surjit Singh Flora
Local governments and community partners throughout Canada are modifying their spaces and services to keep citizens safe and healthy, promote economic recovery, generate employment, and develop vibrant, resilient communities as Canadians continue to adapt to the reality of COVID-19.
Sonia Sidhu, the MP for Brampton South, welcomed today’s statement from Canada’s government. First, $40,330 will go to the Brampton Public Library and $28,458 will go toward PAMA as part of the second phase of Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI).
Brampton citizens will be able to connect electronically for social, educational, career, and other reasons with the acquisition and rental of laptop computers and Wi-Fi hotspots by the Brampton Public Library. Brampton’s socio-economic problems may be addressed with this equipment for up to six months.
Indigenous Community Advisory Circle will lead research, writing, design, and installation of a permanent display after community input. Using the Circle, PAMA personnel will learn to integrate Indigenous knowledge into all of their collecting, interpretation, and programming activities. The exhibition and programming components will be created by Indigenous curators, translators, graphic designers, educators, and artists, allowing the Indigenous community to tell their story in their own words.
The Government of Canada and Community Foundations of Canada are working together to assist communities throughout Canada adjust to the difficulties posed by COVID-19 via the $31 million Initiative. Every province and territory in the nation is involved in at least one project.
There is a “Canada Healthy Communities Initiative” which is helping to promote more inclusive communities and provide a better quality of life for Canadians, according to Sonia Sidhu, an MP. Investments like the one in Brampton announced today are essential to strengthening communities and ensuring they are resilient now and in the future.”
It was also developed to assist towns adjust to COVID-19 epidemic and establish safe routes for citizens to access services and enjoy the outdoors. In order to support qualified projects between $5,000 and $250,000, the Initiative focuses on three key areas: enhancing public safety and well-being, increasing access to transportation, and developing cutting-edge digital solutions.
