Support for Celebrate Canada Activities in Saskatoon and Surrounding Areas
Member of Parliament Maurice Vellacott announces funding for 16 organizations
(firmenpresse) - SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN -- (Marketwired) -- 05/25/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing $29,450 in funding to 16 organizations through the Celebrate Canada Program for National Aboriginal Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Canadian Multiculturalism Day and Canada Day celebrations. A list of the organizations receiving support and a breakdown of the funding is available in the backgrounder.
Maurice Vellacott, Member of Parliament (Saskatoon-Wanuskewin), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
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"As we approach Canada''s 150th anniversary, I invite all Canadians to take part in events celebrating our pride, our values and our accomplishments in a country that is strong, proud and free. These celebrations strengthen our communities and remind us where we came from and who we are as Canadians."
- Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"Our Government is proud to support local organizations in Saskatoon and surrounding areas so they can provide thousands of people with the opportunity to gather and celebrate our great country. This summer, join in these festivities and display your Canadian pride!"
- Maurice Vellacott, Member of Parliament (Saskatoon-Wanuskewin)
"The Town of Osler is very grateful for the funding it receives from the Government of Canada. Without this support, Canada Day fireworks and cake would not be possible. We invite anyone and everyone to our Canada Day celebrations! Thank you for helping our small community celebrate our great country in a big way!"
- Ben Buhler, Mayor of Osler
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Backgrounder
Government of Canada Announces Support for Celebrate Canada Activities in Saskatoon and Surrounding Areas
Member of Parliament Maurice Vellacott announces funding for 16 organizations.
Contacts:
Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Roxanne Carriere
A/Regional Manager, Communications
Prairies and Northern Region
Canadian Heritage
204-228-8866
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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Datum: 25.05.2015 - 10:00 Uhr
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