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The Minister said the door is wide open for institutes
in terms of the kinds of projects which might qualify under the
$5.8 million fund.

"Our aim is to encourage creative development programs
that will allow colleges and institutes to build on their
particular strengths and expertise, matching them with the
needs of local industry and business," the Minister said.

Examples could include projects that could provide
specialized service training to resource industries, projects
that help in the transfer of skills and technology to the
business community or projects that could help improve
production of goods and services.

Heinrich said it is anticipated some of the projects
could involve other provincial ministries and have federal
involvement through agencies such as Canada Employment and
Immigration.

The Minister added he also wants to see proposals that
entail the involvement of municipal governments and the
province's small business sector and entrepreneurs.

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