Supporting Cultural Spaces in Township of Potton

From: Canadian Heritage

News release

TOWNSHIP OF POTTON – October 10, 2018

Investments in cultural and creative spaces build strong and vibrant communities by providing gathering places where people can gather to enjoy the arts and culture.

On behalf of the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, the Honourable Denis Paradis, Member of Parliament (Brome–Missisquoi), today announced that the Municipality of the Township of Potton is receiving $210,000 to fund the reopening of the round barn in the Township of Potton.

The Government of Canada is providing funds to the Municipality of the Township of Potton through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF). This funding will allow for renovation of the barn’s foundations and its access bridge. Improvements will also be made to the roof and windows, the floor and the lighting system. In addition, reversing two doors will enhance security of the building.

Quotes

“Cultural spaces, like museums, theatres and creative hubs, allow everyone in the community to enjoy the arts and connect with our heritage. Our government is happy to support projects that will give Canadians more opportunities to access arts and culture.”

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

“Mansonville’s round barn, located at the heart of the riding’s east most village, is a jewel of our heritage. It is one of the seven remaining seven round barns in the Eastern Townships. I am very proud to be able to announce its renovation, which will allow members of the community and tourists to connect with their history.”

—The Honourable Denis Paradis, Member of Parliament (Brome–Missisquoi)

Quick facts

  • The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) supports improvements to the physical conditions for arts, heritage, culture and creative innovation spaces. The Fund supports the construction or renovation of arts or heritage facilities, the acquisition of specialized equipment and feasibility studies related to cultural spaces, including creative hubs.

  • Launched in 2001, the CCSF has invested approximately $664 million in 1,841 projects in every province and territory (as of March 31, 2018).

  • In Budget 2017, the Government of Canada announced an additional $300 million over a ten-year period, starting in 2018–19, to further support creative hubs and other cultural spaces through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF).

  • Continued investments in arts and culture result in economic growth as the cultural sector comprises more than 3.5 percent of jobs in Canada and employs more than 652,000 Canadians.

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Contacts

For more information (media only), please contact:

Guillaume Houde
Communications Assistant
Office of the Hon. Denis Paradis
819-919-4967

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

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