Backgrounder: The Government of Canada supports festivals and events throughout Quebec
Backgrounder
Montréal, Quebec, July 14, 2022 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on July 14, 2022, on CED funding for festivals and cultural events and their respective projects.
Summary
- 18 projects supported by CED
- $30,584,054 in non-repayable financial contributions from CED
- The funding is awarded through the Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI), the Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) and the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF).
Details
| City | Funding recipient | Description of the project and activities funded by CED | Program | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gatineau |
CinqDixQuinze (Festibière de Gatineau) |
The project aims to enhance CinqDixQuinze’s tourism product by adapting the Gatineau Beerfest to the current context, through the adoption of sustainable practices and by positioning the event going forward. With the help of CED’s funding, all the activities associated with this project will be able to go ahead. |
TRF |
$500,000 |
|
Gatineau |
The project aims to modernize the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival’s tourism product by adapting its services to the current context, through the adoption of sustainable practices, the acquisition of equipment and the development of spaces for activities. CED’s contribution will cover all the project costs. |
TRF |
$500,000 |
|
|
Gatineau |
The project targets the organization, marketing and staging of the 2022 Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. CED’s assistance will be used to market the festival outside Quebec. |
QEDP |
$90,000 |
|
|
Gatineau |
Les Internationaux Pyrotechniques de Gatineau (les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy) |
The goal of the project is to adapt Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy to the post-pandemic context and adopt sustainable practices. CED’s contribution will help cover the cost of developing the virtual and multimedia product. |
TRF |
$380,000 |
|
Gaspé |
The project involves the organization of the 2022, 2023 and 2024 editions of the Festival Musique du Bout du Monde and the marketing of the festival in Quebec, Canada and internationally. CED’s assistance will be used for Canadian and international marketing. |
QEDP |
$135,000 |
|
|
Lévis |
The goal of the project is to enhance the Festivent’s product in order to attract more tourists and allow the event to adjust to the post-pandemic context and adopt sustainable practices. CED’s contribution includes the design and material required for a new scene, the acquisition of check-in kiosks and electrical charging outlets, and the costs associated with water distributors. |
TRF |
$200,000 |
|
|
Montréal |
The goal of the project is to introduce sustainable initiatives, review the digital infrastructure, enhance the festival-goers’ experience with new scenography and multisensory immersion spaces, and create an augmented reality experience associated with the Wall of Legends. With the help of CED’s funding, all the activities associated with this project will be able to go ahead. |
MFESI |
$8,506,000 |
|
|
Montréal |
The goal of the project is to introduce sustainable initiatives, review the digital infrastructure and enhance the festival-goers’ experience with new scenography and multisensory immersion spaces. With the help of CED’s funding, all the activities associated with this project will be able to go ahead. |
MFESI |
$6,540,850 |
|
|
Montréal |
The goal of the project is to implement a national and international marketing strategy for the 2022 JFLF and an international marketing strategy for the 2023 and 2024 editions, and to develop event‑specific products. With the help of CED’s funding, all the activities associated with this project will be able to go ahead. |
QEDP |
$1,950,000 |
|
|
Montréal |
The project targets the development of the Montréal Pride Festival and the commercialization of the 2021, 2022 and 2023 editions on national and international markets, as well as relocation of the Festival to a new site. With the help of CED’s funding, all the activities associated with this project will be able to go ahead. |
QEDP |
$550,000 |
|
|
Montréal |
The goal of the project is to introduce sustainable initiatives, review the digital infrastructure and enhance the festival-goers’ experience with new scenography and multisensory immersion spaces. With the help of CED’s funding, all the activities associated with this project will be able to go ahead. |
MFESI |
$5,536,000 |
|
|
Montréal |
The goal of the project is to implement a strategy for the marketing of the 2022 edition in Quebec and Canada and an international marketing strategy for the 2023 and 2024 editions, and to develop event-specific products. With the help of CED’s funding, all the activities associated with this project will be able to go ahead. |
QEDP |
$975,000 |
|
|
Montréal |
Terres en vues, société pour la diffusion de la culture autochtone |
The project aims to improve the tourism product of the Montréal First Peoples Festival by renewing its scenography in 2022 to allow the event to adjust to the current context and position itself going forward. CED’s funding will enable the renewal of the scenography. |
TRF |
$100,000 |
|
New Richmond |
The project involves the implementation of a marketing strategy targeting tourists from outside the province. The contribution will be allocated to the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. With the help of CED’s funding, all the activities associated with this project will be able to go ahead. |
$66,000 |
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|
Petite-Vallée |
The purpose of the project is to organize and stage the Festival en chanson de Petite-Vallée for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 and market the event in Quebec, Canada and internationally. CED’s funding will primarily allow for the festival’s marketing outside Quebec. Because of the pandemic, exceptionally, marketing within Quebec was allowed in 2021. |
QEDP |
$180,000 |
|
|
Saint-Tite |
The goal of the project is to adapt and enhance the Festival western de Saint-Tite’s products and experiences by introducing virtual programming (hybrid festival) that enables the streaming of rodeos and shows; implementing a new digital marketing strategy; and updating some activities, such as shows and exhibitions. With the help of CED’s funding, all the activities associated with this project will be able to go ahead. |
MFESI |
$3,934,620 |
|
|
Saint-Tite |
The project targets the national and international marketing of the Festival Western de St-Tite for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023, to increase the socio‑economic and tourism benefits for Saint-Tite, the Mauricie region and Quebec as a whole. CED’s funding will allow the festival to market the event outside Quebec and host foreign journalists. |
QEDP |
$250,459 |
|
|
Rouyn-Noranda |
Collectif 08 (Festival de musique émergente) |
The project involves the organization and staging of the 2021, 2022 and 2023 editions of the Festival de musique émergente (FME), and its national and international marketing. CED’s assistance primarily targets national and international marketing and the costs associated with digital data control. |
QEDP |
$190,125 |
Information
Media Relations, CED
media@dec-ced.gc.ca
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