Government of Canada Announces Funding for the Centre d'exposition de l'Université de Montréal

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MONTRÉAL, July 6, 2005 -- Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for the Status of Women Liza Frulla announced $103,600 in funding for the Centre d'exposition de l'Université de Montréal. The funds will enable the Centre to present an exhibition called Feeling Toothy. "Our country is a place of innovation and creation, and our museums demonstrate this through their presentation of original exhibits that attract Canadians of all ages," said Minister Frulla. "I am pleased to provide this financial assistance to this exhibition that is aimed at awakening young people's curiosity in the sciences."The Centre d'exposition de l'Université de Montréal, which has joined forces with the Musée de la Nature et des sciences in Sherbrooke and the Musée Eudore-Dubeau, will feature a bilingual, travelling exhibition called Feeling Toothy. This exhibition, which focuses on teeth in different species, will be enhanced by a complementary educational program. This program will be adapted for elementary and high school students, and will focus primarily on careers in dental science. Financial assistance is provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage through its Museums Assistance Program. The program seeks to help Canadian museums and related institutions undertake projects that foster excellence and facilitate access to our national heritage.Funding for this initiative was provided for in the February 2005 federal Budget. Information: Jean-François Del TorchioPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women (819) 997-7788Véronick RaymondDirector, Public AffairsCanadian Heritage - Quebec Region(514) 283-7698

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