Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate two organizations in my riding of Kitchener Centre which have received funding through the Canada Millennium Partnership Program.
J. M. Drama has been awarded $93,812 for the development of a community arts centre. The Registry Theatre will be housed in the historical Waterloo Registry Office. This facility will be a focal point for special events and festivals in Kitchener. It will undoubtedly encourage the development of arts well into the 21st century.
The Canadian Women's Army Corp has received $9,922 to erect a life-size memorial statue in front of Kitchener's new armoury. The bronze monument will commemorate the thousands of women who trained in Kitchener in the 1940s for the CWAC.
The residents of Kitchener have seized the opportunity to create long lasting millennial legacies. Under phase four the millennial bureau received 16 proposals from Kitchener organizations. Each project was unique and would add to our community in a different and special way.