Government of Canada Invests $137,500 to Support Arts, Culture and Greater Sudbury’s Creative Economy
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June 26, 2017 –Sudbury, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario - FedNor
To help celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Government of Canada is investing $137,500 to support three local initiatives. As part of the total, FedNor is providing $100,000 for two projects that will help strengthen and grow Sudbury’s film and performing arts sectors. The remaining $37,500, provided through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Canada 150 Fund, will be used to inform and educate young Sudburians on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures.
Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, made the announcement today at Theatre Cambrian on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage. The three organizations receiving funding as part of this announcement are: Theatre Cambrian, Sudbury Downtown Independent Cinema Co-operative, and Laurentian University.
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"The Government of Canada is focused on building strong, sustainable communities that support a vibrant middle-class. These targeted CIP 150 investments will contribute to growing the region’s economy, while helping to celebrate Canada’s rich heritage and history."
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor
"Today’s announcement will help put in place the infrastructure and resources needed to support the continued growth of Greater Sudbury’s creative economy and promote the cultural diversity of our region. Arts and culture are critical to the social and economic prosperity of Northern Ontario and this funding will help generate new opportunities in these important sectors."
Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury
"A strong and vibrant performing arts sector is the key to a happy and healthy inclusive community. The funding announced today will allow us to meet the growing demand for arts and cultural programming in Greater Sudbury, while driving our economy forward in a meaningful and positive way."
Dennis Cropper, Executive Director, Theatre Cambrian
Quick Facts
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CIP 150 is designed to leave a lasting legacy by supporting the rehabilitation or improvement of existing community infrastructure assets and facilities across the country that promote community and cultural benefits for the public.
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FedNor is delivering this program in Northern Ontario with an allocation of $10.4 million over two years, ending March 31st, 2018.
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The main themes of the Government of Canada’s vision for Canada 150 are diversity and inclusion, reconciliation with Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, the environment and youth.
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Carol Deguire
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FedNor
705-626-6119
carol.deguire@canada.ca
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