Government of Canada supports Experiential and Cultural Tourism on Northern Peninsula
News Release
New Theatre Facility planned for Gros Morne Theatre Festival
June 3, 2017 – Cow Head, NL – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Investments by the Government of Canada in Theatre Newfoundland Labrador (TNL) will help further promote experiential and cultural tourism on the Northern Peninsula, enhance visitor experiences and allow the theatre company to capitalize on growth opportunities.
Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, has announced $325,000 from ACOA and $321,399 from Canadian Heritage to support the engineering, design and financial planning for a proposed new multi-functional theatre facility for the Gros Morne Theatre Festival.
This project represents phase one of a two phase initiative. Pending the results of phase one, the second phase would include construction of new infrastructure, including a multi-functional theatre which would complement the existing Warehouse Theatre, provide the capacity to accommodate the hundreds of visitors turned away each year due to limited seating space, and strengthen the theatre company’s sustainability.
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“The tourism industry in the Gros Morne region has shown steady and promising growth and is a strong contributor this country’s overall tourism product mix. Government of Canada investments such as this one with Theatre Newfoundland Labrador, encourage cultural growth, support local economies and create more middle-class jobs for Canadians.”
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA“By supporting cultural infrastructure and the improvement of cultural spaces, we are helping ensure that Canadians have access to high-quality artistic experiences in communities all across the country. Arts and culture are at the forefront of Canada 150, and I commend TNL for its valuable contribution to the cultural landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage“Through investments like this one, the Government of Canada is supporting small business and positioning our province’s cultural tourism sector to take advantage of key growth opportunities in the Gros Morne region. I commend everyone with Theatre Newfoundland Labrador for the vision to develop an initiative that can sustain and grow the theatre company. We will succeed by working together.”
Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament, Long Range Mountains
“TNL is extremely grateful for the support of ACOA and Canadian Heritage. New theatre facilities in Cow Head will ensure continued success and growth not only for TNL but for the arts and culture industry in the province and in Canada, with additional benefits to the tourism industry and regional economy. Thank you on behalf of our artists and our communities.”
Gaylene Buckle, General Manager, TNL
Contacts
Paul McGrath
Director, Public Affairs
ACOA NL
709-772-2984
paul.mcgrath@canada.ca
Pierre-Olivier Herbert
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
819-997-7788
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
pch.media-media.pch@canada.ca
Gaylene Buckle
General Manager
Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador
(709) 639 7238
tnl@theatrenewfoundland.com
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