Canada's Natural Infrastructure Fund $1m facilitates KESKUS green roof and terrace construction
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Update # 252
The KESKUS project team extends their heartfelt thanks to the Government of Canada for the significant support which will enable construction of the green roof at KESKUS.
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for University—Rosedale, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson,the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada said the following:
“As MP for University—Rosedale, I am proud that Toronto is home to people from all over the world, whose cultures, experiences and ideas make our city one of the greatest places to live in the world. KESKUS will be a place to celebrate the past contributions and achievements of Estonians around the world, while contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive future for everyone. I am grateful to the Estonian-Canadian community for choosing to make Canada their home and for the cultural wealth they bring to our country. As a Ukrainian-Canadian I am also grateful to Estonian-Canadians for their resolute support for Ukraine as it fights Vladimir Putin’s criminal invasion and stands up for democracy and the rules-based international order.”
This $1m from the Natural Infrastructure Fund, together with prior funding from FedDev Ontario brings federal government support to $1.75m for the KESKUS International Estonian Centre project.
Estonian Arts Centre board chair Liisa Käärid expressed her deep gratitude for this funding, saying:
“The scale and ambition of this green roof make it a standout feature of KESKUS, and thanks to the support of the Natural Infrastructure Fund, we’re proud that we will deliver a space that will benefit the building, the community, and the environment for generations to come. This investment isn’t just about construction—it’s about legacy.”
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