Government of Canada Supports Saskatchewan''s Francophone Community
(firmenpresse) - REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN -- (Marketwired) -- 07/07/16 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
On behalf of the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament (Edmonton Centre) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced funding for several Francophone organizations in Saskatchewan.
Funding will enable these organizations to continue fostering the growth of their official-language minority communities and highlight their culture, artists and heritage.
Mr. Boissonnault was in Regina as part of the Cross-Canada Official Languages Consultations.
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"The Government of Canada understands the value of our languages and our cultures. We are committed to supporting organizations that contribute to the vitality of our country''s official-language minority communities."
-The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
"Today''s investments will help Saskatchewan''s Francophone organizations deliver activities and projects that strengthen and contribute to the development of this dynamic and inclusive community! I congratulate all of them on playing an important role in promoting Canada''s official languages."
-Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament (Edmonton Centre) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage
"We sincerely thank the Department of Canadian Heritage for its financial contribution to our projects in Saskatchewan, as this contributes to the development of the culture of the entire Fransaskois community."
-Gilles Groleau, President, Conseil culturel fransaskois
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Development of Official Language Communities Program
This program aims to foster the development of Canada''s minority Anglophone and Francophone communities and enable them to participate fully in all aspects of Canadian life.
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Canada Arts Presentation Fund
The Canada Arts Presentation Fund gives Canadians increased access to the variety and richness of Canada''s culture through professional arts festivals, presentations of live professional performances, and other artistic experiences.
Canada Periodical Fund
The Canada Periodical Fund provides financial assistance to Canadian print magazines, non-daily newspapers and digital periodicals, to enable them to overcome market disadvantages and continue to provide Canadian readers with the content they choose to read.
Young Canada Works
Young Canada Works (YCW) was created in 1996 to help young Canadians develop work skills and on-the-job experience.
YCW is part of the Government of Canada''s Youth Employment Strategy, which is committed to helping young people-students and graduates, particularly those facing barriers to employment-get the information and gain the skills, experience and ability they need to enter Canada''s workforce.
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Pierre-Olivier Herbert
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
819-997-7788
Roxanne Carrière
Regional Manager, Communications
Canadian Heritage
Prairies and Northern Region
204-228-8866
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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