Government of Canada Supports the Centre d'activités récréatives et éducatives

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MONTRÉAL, October 20, 2004 -- Minister of Justice, Attorney General of Canada, and Member of Parliament (Mount Royal) Irwin Cotler, on behalf of Minister of Canadian Heritage Liza Frulla, today announced $8,500 in funding for the Centre d'activités récréatives et éducatives (CARE). The funding will help the organization offer its anglophone clients with disabilities a project focussed on theatre."Since its founding in 1995, the Centre has improved the quality of life of numerous Montréal residents," said Minister Cotler. "I commend the Centre's staff and volunteers on their efforts to enable local men and women to participate fully in the building of our society, despite any obstacles they might face.""Our Government is committed to supporting the development of official-language minority communities," said Minister Frulla. "Across Canada, we help ensure that every one of these communities benefits from the best possible quality of services by supporting those who offer them. CARE helps us achieve this goal by constantly improving the level of its services to the anglophone community in Montréal."Funding announced today will allow the Centre to launch its Moving Arts project, which involves artists and anglophone clients with disabilities, working together to present theatrical performances. CARE successfully launched a similar pilot project in 2003 with the Geordie Theatre Company.Financial assistance is provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage through its Official Languages Support Program.Funding for this project was provided for in the March 2004 federal budget.Information:Donald BoulangerPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Canadian Heritage(819) 997-7788Mylène DupéréPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Justice(613) 992-4621Myriam BrochuChief, Media RelationsCanadian Heritage(819) 997-9314

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