Canada Government Invests Tender

The Government of Canada is working in partnership with First Nations to improve essential infrastructure in remote First Nations communities. Investing in infrastructure is about investing in people and communities and improving the quality of life of Indigenous communities. The Honourable Seamus ORegan Minister of Indigenous Services announced the Government of Canadas investment in the design of the Berens River Bridge and road improvements.The Berens River Bridge design project will significantly increase access to seven remote northern Ontario communities. The project includes the design of a bridge across the Berens River an extension of the all-season road and the realignment of the winter road. Approximately 8100 people that live in the seven First Nation communities will be safer and benefit from the improvements. Indigenous Services Canada is providing up to 1.4 million for the design phase.