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Budget Plan, Chapter 4 (Budget 2005) (3198 words) |
 | This initiative will be supported by: a $41-million permanent increase in ACOA’s annual budget, totalling $205 million over the five years; additional new funding of $95 million over the period; $290 million in funding from ACOA’s budget; and new funding of $110 million over five years to the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). |
| The Northern Strategy will provide a basis for governments and other stakeholders to coordinate their actions and to take decisions on priorities and investments in the years ahead with the intent of improving the quality of life of Northerners. |
| Development of these resources must be realized both in partnership with Northern communities and in a manner that ensures effective environmental stewardship. |
| Canadian Rural Partnership - Rural Communities as the Cornerstone - Quarterly Report Roundtable Discussions - October ... (9415 words) |
| Strategies should be developed that encompass skills development and training geared towards ensuring a continual renewal of the leadership and volunteer base, as well as strategies to involve new people in community affairs and to mitigate the level of burnout experienced by already engaged community members. |
| Strategies should be developed to create recreational and cultural opportunities that would increase community participation and cohesion, develop volunteerism and leadership skills, and encourage young people to stay and build their lives in their communities. |
| Northern and remote communities should strengthen their marketing to focus on the high quality of life and the economic and cultural assets they have to offer in order to attract both new immigrants as well as residents of southern communities and larger cities. |
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