Government of Canada Supports Creation of Children's Television Series and Web Site

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CHESTER, June 16, 2005 -- Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Member of Parliament (Halifax West) Geoff Regan, on behalf of Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women Liza Frulla, today announced $50,700 in funding for Nexus Media Incorporated. The funds will enable the creation of a children’s television series and a Web site based on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms."Multi-media resources are an effective tool for getting key messages into schools and homes across the country," said Minister Regan. "We must show our children that no matter who we are, what we believe, or where we live, we all share the same basic rights and freedoms in Canada.""Our government is committed to fostering awareness among our young people of Canada’s systems of government and justice," said Minister Frulla. "I am delighted to support a project that provides young students an opportunity to learn about the Charter."The project involves the creation by Nexus Media of eight half-hour television programs focussing on the seven basic freedoms shared by Canadians. An interactive Web site will also be developed to complement the television series and offer children a place to learn more about the democratic process. Nexus Media was previously involved in the development of "A Child’s Guide to Government," a project that has reached some 100,000 students.Financial assistance is provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage through its Canadian Studies program. This program supports the production of educational material aimed at all Canadians and focusses on neglected or under-researched areas of Canadian studies.Funding announced today was provided for in the February 2005 federal budget.Information:Jean-François Del TorchioPress Secretary Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women(819) 997-7788Brian UnderhillDirector of CommunicationsOffice of the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans(613) 992-3474Myriam BrochuChief, Media RelationsCanadian Heritage(819) 997-9314

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