New Maryland, NB —The governments of Canada and New Brunswick are working together to provide residents and businesses with modern, reliable and sustainable public infrastructure that will help safeguard public health and improve the quality of life for New Brunswickers.

On January 11, Matt DeCourcey, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Stephen Horsman, New Brunswick Deputy Premier and Minister of Families and Children; Her Worship Judy E. Wilson-Shee, Mayor of New Maryland; and Shelley Sabattis, Chief of Oromocto First Nation, announced over $1.1 million in funding for two new infrastructure projects that will benefit the people living in New Maryland and Oromocto First Nation.

“Strong local economies have been the hallmark of First Nations communities for millennia and through projects such as the development of solar energy we can return to strengthening our local economy, create local jobs for our members and experience the benefits of this project locally. The future of our communities depends upon our ability to create and reap the benefits of local jobs and keep the benefits in our communities. This solar project is one small step towards self-sustainability, strengthening our community through our own efforts and creating a better future for our youth.” – Shelley Sabattis, Chief of Oromocto First Nation

“The Gov ...