Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis announcing the government’s Canada Summer Jobs Funding for the riding, at Loyalist College, May 25, 2016. (Photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)
The number of federally-funded summer jobs in the Bay of Quinte riding will more than double this year, creating 303 jobs.
Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis announced the increase at a news conference at Loyalist College. It represents an increase of $505,000 to bring the total to $797,000 for the riding.
Ellis says some employers indicated they needed more student time.
He says it was a priority to get non-profits and small businesses enough funding and hopes to get more next year.
Quinte West librarian Suzanne Humphreys says when schools are out, children need more programming.
Quinte West librarian Suzanne West with Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis at Canada Summer Jobs announcement, May 25, 2016. (Photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)
Ellis says the additional summer staff for Frankford library is an example of how this funding should work.
The new summer funding will create 140 jobs in Belleville, 65 jobs in Quinte West and 98 jobs in Prince Edward County.
