Announcing the Recipients of the Creative Export Canada Program: The Discovery Centre International Stands Out
News release
HALIFAX, April 24, 2019
Creativity and innovation were in the spotlight today as Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism and Member of Parliament (Halifax), was at home in Halifax to talk about one of the first projects to receive funding from the new Creative Export Canada program launched by Canadian Heritage in June. Mr. Fillmore made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism.
The 20 projects chosen include the Discovery Centre International in Halifax, and will share a total of nearly $7.8 million in funding.
Exporting is vitally important to Canada’s creative industries. It gives creators an opportunity to shine on the world stage and generates significant economic benefits at home by creating jobs and fostering social prosperity.
Parliamentary Secretary Fillmore said he was proud to see a local organization shine and carve out such an enviable place on the global scene. He took the opportunity to reaffirm the Government of Canada’s commitment to help businesses in the creative sector maximize their export potential.
Representatives from the Discovery Centre International attending the announcement emphasized the importance of this funding to the success of the Centre’s project to export Canadian scientific exhibitions abroad.
The Creative Export Canada program is for Canadian businesses ready to export a project that showcases creative content. Its mission is to make Canada’s creative industries more profitable. Creative Export Canada will accept new applications for funding in the fall of 2019.
Quotes
“Canada is full of talented creators whose work is loved throughout the world. The new Creative Export Canada program allows businesses in our creative sector to make a name for themselves and succeed on the global scene. The Government of Canada is proud to support their ongoing pursuit of innovation and growth.”
–The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism
“Creativity and innovation are at the heart of today's announcement. I am very proud to see promising projects such as the Discovery Centre International receiving support from the Creative Export Canada program. This funding will help them achieve their goal of promoting and exporting Canadian science exhibitions internationally.”
–Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism and Member of Parliament (Halifax)
“We are thrilled to receive this incredible support from Creative Export Canada. This funding will allow us to venture even further to discover more opportunities to showcase Canada’s talent in innovation and education.”
–Dov Bercovici, President and CEO, Discovery Centre International
Quick facts
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Recipients (in alphabetical order)
Apollo Boutique Musicale Inc.– Music
Discovery Centre International – Design
Éditions Chouette – Publishing
Festival Fantasia – Audiovisual
Guru Animation – Audiovisual
Inner City Releasing – Audiovisual
La Boîte à Livres Éditions – Publishing
LyricFind – Music
Moment Factory – Interactive digital media
Organisme Schéma – Design
Partenariat Quartier des spectacles – Design
Peggy Baker Dance Projects – Performing arts
Playmind – Interactive digital media
Productions Folle avoine – Publishing and music
Qaggiavuut! Nunavut Performing Arts Centre – Performing arts
SING! Toronto Vocal Arts Festival – Performing arts
Squeeze Studio Animation – Audiovisual
Trio Orange – Audiovisual
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) – Audiovisual
Why Not Theatre – Performing arts
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In 2016, Canada exported $16 billion in creative products, which amounts to 2.5 percent of Canada’s total exports.
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The arts and culture sector creates more than 650,000 direct jobs and countless spin-off jobs. It also accounts for 2.8 percent of Canada’s overall gross domestic product.
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Canada’s Creative Export Strategy, including the new Creative Export Canada funding program, gives businesses and organizations in the creative sector the tools and mechanisms they need to successfully export their creative content. In this way, the government is helping Canada’s creative sector shine on the world stage.
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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