Supporting Arts, Culture and Heritage
Government of Canada provides funding in support of arts, culture and heritage sector
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 07/03/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament (Eglinton-Lawrence), on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced that the arts, culture and heritage sector is getting a boost of more than $95 million, benefiting 63 different projects in Montreal and in Toronto and the surrounding area, which will have an impact across the country.
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"Today''s announcement demonstrates that we are serious about supporting Canadian arts, culture and heritage, which represent close to $50 billion in the Canadian economy and over 642,000 jobs."
- The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"Our Government recognizes that arts and culture are important generators of economic growth, jobs and wealth in our communities. Canada has a rich history, and we are proud to create opportunities for Canadians to learn about it."
- The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament (Eglinton-Lawrence)
"The renewal of this funding is great news for Canadian musical artists and entrepreneurs, and we thank the Government of Canada for taking this important step. These funds, combined with those from private broadcasters, will create a stable and predictable funding environment for the next five years. We look forward to hearing the new and innovative Canadian musical works that this support makes possible."
- Duncan McKie, President, FACTOR
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Today''s announcement includes the following projects:
Contacts:
Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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Datum: 03.07.2015 - 07:30 Uhr
Sprache: Deutsch
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