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Government of Canada announces new RCMP 'H' Division Headquarters for Nova Scotia

Investment will create local jobs and protect Nova Scotians

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, July 13, 2010 — The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, and the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, today announced the award of a contract to PCL Constructors Canada Inc. for a new headquarters for the RCMP in Nova Scotia. The announcement took place at a groundbreaking and design unveiling ceremony for this three–year construction project, which will create local jobs.

 

Minister Ambrose greets officers
Minister Ambrose greets officers of the RCMP 'H' Division at the site of the new headquarters for the RCMP in Nova Scotia.

announced the award of a contract
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, announced the award of a contract to PCL Constructors Canada Inc. for a new headquarters for the RCMP in Nova Scotia.

 

unveil the design
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, and the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, unveil the design for the new RCMP 'H' Division headquarters in Nova Scotia.

people standing
From left to right: The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, William J.S. Elliott, RCMP Commissioner and Gerald Keddy, MP for South Shore—St. Margaret's, Nova Scotia.

 

overturn sod at the groundbreaking and design unveiling ceremony
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, and the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, overturn sod at the groundbreaking and design unveiling ceremony for the new RCMP 'H' Division headquarters in Nova Scotia.