The Government of Canada provides over $1.6 million to 29 organizations

“The Government of Canada is proud to support these organizations as they each contribute to the richness and diversity of Southwestern Ontario. By investing in talented Canadians, we help create jobs, encourage tourism and improve our overall quality of life and sense of community.”

—The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism

“Our government believes that the diversity of arts, culture and heritage of Windsor–Essex deserves to be celebrated and shared. That is why we are so proud to support our vibrant cultural scene through the work of these exceptional organizations.”

—Arif Virani, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism

• Since 2016, total funding of $1,614,238.95 has been provided to 29 organizations in the Windsor–Essex area.

• Projects have been funded under the following programs of the Department of Canadian Heritage: Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, the Canada Book Fund, the Canada Cultural Investment Fund, the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, the Canada Periodical Fund, Celebrate Canada, and the Museums Assistance Program.

  See Backgrounder for additional information.

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• Backgrounder

Associated links

• Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
• Canada Arts Presentation Fund
• Canada Book Fund
• Canada Cultural Investment Fund
• Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
• Canada Periodical Fund
• Celebrate Canada
• Museums Assistance Program

For more information (media only), please contact:

Simon Ross
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism
819-997-7788

Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
pch.media-media.pch@canada.ca