Government of Canada Supports a Small Publishing House in Duncan, British Columbia

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DUNCAN, April 14, 2005 -- Leader of the Government in the Senate and Co-Senior Minister for British Columbia Jack Austin, on behalf of Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women Liza Frulla, today announced $40,000 in funding for Canadian Humanist Publications. The funds will enable the publisher to increase the circulation, advertising revenue, and editorial content of its magazine Humanist in Canada and thus ensure its financial viability. "Our small magazine publishers provide a wide cross-section of publications that showcase the work of our country's creators," said Senator Austin. "Their contribution to our culture is outstanding, and it deserves to be recognized." "By helping our cultural organizations and publishers to expand and reach a growing audience, our government is contributing to the vitality of the Canadian publishing industry," said Minister Frulla. "As such, Canadians have access to quality publications that reflect our ideas and way of life." Financial assistance is provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Support for Business Development for Small Magazine Publishers component of its Canada Magazine Fund. The Fund aims to ensure the vitality and profitability of small magazine publishers. The funding announced today was provided for in the February 2005 federal budget. -30- Information: Jean-Philippe Côté Director of Communications Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women (819) 997-7788 Bill Cunningham Senior Advisor Regional Office, Vancouver (604) 666-4500 Myriam Brochu Chief, Media Relations Canadian Heritage (819) 997-9314

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