THE SOUTH SHORE 2004 CELEBRATION ASSOCIATION PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

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BRIDGEWATER, March 18, 2004 -- The Honourable Robert Thibault, Member of Parliament (Ouest Nova), on behalf of the Honourable Hélène Chalifour Scherrer, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced the support of the Government of Canada to the South Shore 2004 Celebration Association for the translation of the Champlain Festival promotional documents. "Access to information in the mother tongue of Francophone and Acadian communities is essential to their development," explained Mr. Thibault. "I am proud to support the South Shore 2004 Celebration Association whose efforts will allow both official language communities to recognize themselves in the Champlain Festival.""The French Canadian community bursts with vitality thanks to the dedication of organizations and individuals who promote the development of the Francophone culture throughout the country," added Minister Chalifour Scherrer. "I am pleased that the Government of Canada supports this association that offers services in both official languages, helping to increase awareness among Canadians of our linguistic duality."The $4,699 financial support will allow the South Shore 2004 Celebration Association to recruit professionals who will translate the Champlain Festival promotional documents.Support is provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage under the Enhancement of Official Languages Program. This program aims particularly at helping organizations that offer services in both official languages for important public meetings and wish to increase the number of documents available in both English and French.Funding for this project was provided for in the March 2004 Federal budget.Information:Renée David Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage (819) 997-7788 Kristan HinesSpecial AssistantOffice of the Honourable Robert Thibault (613 ) 995-5711

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