Supporting Ontario Francophone Communities: The Government of Canada Supports Phenix-Service d''Integration Sociale
(firmenpresse) - ALFRED, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 05/20/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing financial support of $41,221 over two years through the Development of Official-Language Communities Program - Community Life component, to Phenix - Service d''integration sociale in support of its "Des mots pour me voir" writing and video creation workshop for Francophones with disabilities. The project received $11,221 in 2014-15 and $30,000 in 2015-16.
Pierre Lemieux, Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
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"Our Government is proud to support organizations that contribute to the vitality of official-language minority communities. It is essential for all Canadians to be able to live in the official language of their choice. This helps make Canada a strong and united country."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"Many organizations play a crucial role in the development of Ontario''s Francophone communities. In supporting the Phenix, we are working to ensure that official-language minority communities can thrive and participate fully in Canadian society."
-Pierre Lemieux, Member of Parliament, Glengarry-Prescott-Russell
"We really appreciate federal government funding for this project, as it allows our members to share their experiences as Francophones living with disabilities. This will help raise awareness in our communities and allow people with disabilities to take part in cultural and artistic activities as creators-an experience they would otherwise not have had."
-Judith Parisien, Director General, Le Phenix - Service d''integration sociale
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Datum: 20.05.2015 - 07:30 Uhr
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