FedNor invests nearly $264,000 to help Place des Arts improve its online cultural programming
News release
Federal funding to support innovation, expand digital programming and create five local high-skilled jobs
November 30, 2022 – Sudbury, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor
A key part of Canada’s economic recovery plans includes supporting businesses as they adapt, grow and move forward.. Now more than ever, businesses and organizations have had to innovate and look for other ways to create more value-added connections with their community and members.
Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a FedNor investment of $263,755 to assist Place des Arts in adopting new digital technology which will strengthen its capacity to offer more cultural experiences in both official languages for the Greater Sudbury community. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and was also supported by Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages.
The FedNor funding provided through the Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) will enable Place des Arts to purchase special equipment to update its website capabilities including the ability to live stream entertainment to larger and newer audiences in both English and French. The enhanced online presence will increase public participation by offering a wider variety of entertainment choices for spectators in person and remotely. The new technology will also increase revenue and allow the centre to continue providing quality, accessible programming, while contributing to the local economy. Place des Arts expects to live stream up to 50 shows to 50,000 online participants annually. This initiative will create five high-skilled jobs associated with the digital delivery of events and support the long-term success of the organization.
This investment supports the Government of Canada’s Action Plan for Official Languages “2018-2023: Investing in Our Future.” The Action Plan lays out a broad vision of a strong Canadian Francophonie and a bilingualism that encourages exchange and recognizes our English and French linguistic heritage.
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“Over the past few years, the shift to digital has only accelerated. Place des Arts in Sudbury is poised to take advantage of this with $264,000 in new support from FedNor that will help update their technology and online presence, and provide greater offerings and reach to their audiences.”
- The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor
“Place des arts serves as a gathering place for Francophones and for the whole community. Investing in the digitization of Place des Arts will bring citizens together around crowd-pleasing initiatives and contribute to Sudbury's vibrant tourism industry.”
- Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury
“I’m pleased that FedNor is helping to strengthen the online presence of Place des Arts here in Sudbury, Nickel Belt, and beyond. Since its grand opening, Place des Arts has quickly become the artistic and cultural gathering place for Francophones and the whole community. This exciting project will help ensure that residents throughout the region have easy access to this high quality programming. .”
- Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages
“The pandemic has changed how the arts industry offers entertainment to the public. The FedNor support announced today will allow us to remain competitive and make it possible for more people to enjoy live events online and in person. The digitalization of Place des Arts is necessary to adapt quickly to the new reality and ensure the best success of our centre.”
- Alain Richard, President, Place des Arts
Quick facts
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The Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) is a $700-million fund delivered by the regional development agencies (RDAs) to help businesses and the organizations who support them to future-proof, build resiliency and prepare for growth by transitioning to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, enhance competitiveness and create jobs. Of this support, $70 million has been dedicated to businesses and organizations created after January 2020.
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FedNor has delivered more than $15.5 million through the JGF across Northern Ontario to date.
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Place des Arts is a multidisciplinary professional arts centre in downtown Sudbury that serves as a gathering place for Francophones and for the whole community. The 40,000-square-foot facility includes a multi-purpose studio, gift store, theatre, art gallery, bistro and office space. Place des Arts was founded in 2007 by the Regroupement des organismes culturels de Sudbury (ROCS), a coalition bringing together the seven professional Francophone arts organizations from Greater Sudbury that work in the arts, culture, and heritage sector.
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Contacts
Alison Murphy, Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
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