Canada's New Government Allocates $74,789 in Funding to the Gaspesian British Heritage Village

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Gaspé, Quebec, April 10, 2007 The Honourable
Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of
Canada Economic Development, today announced the awarding of $74,789
in non-repayable funding to the Gaspesian British Heritage Village to promote
the 2007 and 2008 edition of its Bluegrass Festival to markets outside
Quebec.
"This promotional campaign will help extend the reach of this unique cultural
event, raise greater awareness about the Gaspesian Village and generate
tourism spin-offs for the entire region. The financial assistance granted by
Canada's new government reflects our efforts to support and diversify the
Gaspésie tourism circuit," stated Minister Blackburn.
"This support will serve to make our festival an absolute must for bluegrass
music fans in the United States and elsewhere," added Gaspesian
British Heritage Village President Ray Smith.
The 2007 Bluegrass Festival takes place this coming August 31st through
September 2nd.
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Sources:
Guylaine BeaudoinCommunicationsCanada Economic DevelopmentTel.:
514-283-0368Cell.: 418-580-8215E-mail: guylaine.beaudoin@dec-ced.gc.ca
Roxane MarchandPress SecretaryOffice of the Honourable Jean-Pierre
BlackburnCanada Economic Development Tel.: 819-953-5646Cell.:
613-816-5094E-mail: roxane.marchand@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

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