Government of Canada Supports Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and Canada Day Events in Aurora
Funding from the Celebrate Canada program helps make community events possible
(firmenpresse) - AURORA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 06/29/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
Lois Brown, Member of Parliament (Newmarket-Aurora), on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced $25,000 in funding to the Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
This funding, provided through the Celebrate Canada program, will enable the Town of Aurora to offer Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and Canada Day activities from June 22 to July 1, 2015.
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"As we approach the 150th anniversary of Confederation, I invite all Canadians to come out and take part in these events that celebrate our pride, our values and our accomplishments. By supporting events like these, our Government is honouring its commitment to strengthen our communities and to increase public awareness about our history and heritage."
- The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"Canada Day and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day are wonderful opportunities for communities to come together to express our national pride and celebrate living in our great country. I am delighted that our Government is providing financial assistance for celebrations that many in our community look forward to."
- Lois Brown, Member of Parliament (Newmarket-Aurora)
"The Town of Aurora celebrates Canada Day in style with a host of family-friendly events, including our Canada Day parade, Music in the Park, classic car show, First Nations demonstrations, Aurora Teen Idol and our brilliant fireworks display. I would like to thank the Government of Canada for their generous financial contribution to our Canada Day celebration, which helps to provide a rich cultural experience for residents and visitors through the promotion of our Canadian values and heritage."
- Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor, Town of Aurora
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Marisa Monnin
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Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Renee Mactaggart
Regional Communications Director
Ontario Region
Canadian Heritage
416-973-2050
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Datum: 29.06.2015 - 08:00 Uhr
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