Supporting Arts, Culture and Multiculturalism in Newfoundland and Labrador
News release
BAY ROBERTS, Newfoundland and Labrador, August 2, 2018
Today Sean Casey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage), was in Bay Roberts to highlight the support provided by the Government of Canada to arts, culture and multiculturalism organizations. He was accompanied by Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament (Avalon).
On behalf of the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, Mr. Casey announced that the Government of Canada has provided $15,892,533 in funding to organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador since 2016.
This funding has been provided in support of 762 initiatives promoting arts, heritage and multicultural initiatives throughout the province.
| Program | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Aboriginal People’s Program This program promotes, revitalizes and preserves Indigenous languages and cultures; strengthen Indigenous cultural identity; and increases Indigenous participation in Canadian society. |
$1,557,642 |
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage This program provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in activities that present local arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage. |
$1,249,637 |
Canada Arts Presentation Fund The 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. |
$1,298,842 |
Canada Book Fund The Support for Organizations component of the Canada Book Fund contributes to the marketing and promotion of Canadian-authored books, and also serves to strengthen the infrastructure and efficiency of the Canadian book industry. |
$658,292 |
Canada Cultural Investment Fund The Fund encourages private sector investment, partnership and sound business practices to help arts and heritage organizations be better rooted and recognized in their communities. |
$623,205 |
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund The Fund supports the improvement of physical conditions for arts, heritage, culture and creative innovation. It supports renovation and construction projects, the acquisition of specialized equipment and feasibility studies related to cultural spaces. |
$5,716,926 |
Canada Periodical Fund The Fund provides financial assistance to Canadian print magazines, non-daily newspapers and digital periodicals to enable them to overcome market disadvantages and continue providing Canadian readers with the content they choose to read. |
$3,352,229 |
Celebrate Canada Celebrate Canada provides funding for activities organized on National Indigenous Peoples Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Canadian Multiculturalism Day and Canada Day. |
$738,298 |
Multiculturalism Program The Inter-Action: Multiculturalism Funding Program supports the socio-economic integration of individuals and communities and helps them contribute to building an integrated, socially cohesive society. |
$248,006 |
Museums Assistance Program This program supports heritage institutions and workers in the preservation and presentation of heritage collections. |
$449,456 |
Quotes
“Our government’s support to creators is clear, and each of the organizations being funded embody the richness and diversity of Newfoundland and Labrador. We know that investing in talented Canadians helps create jobs, stimulates innovation in all areas of our economy, and improves overall quality of life and sense of community.”
—The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism
“As I’ve travelled the province this week from Corner Brook right here to Bay Roberts, I have seen firsthand how Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are truly innovating in the cultural sector. Our government is proud to support that work to ensure that the province’s diversity of arts, culture and heritage continues to be celebrated and shared.”
—Sean Casey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage
Quick facts
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Since April 1, 2016, total funding of $15,892,533 has been provided to support 762 initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Projects have received support through the following programs of the Department of Canadian Heritage: the Aboriginal People’s Program, Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage, 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, the Multiculturalism Program and the Museums Assistance Program.
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A total of $4,374,133 in support from the Official Languages Funding Programs was shared among 46 projects in 4 communities across the province for the fiscal years 2016–17 to 2018–19.
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For more information (media only), please contact:
Simon Ross
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