Government of Canada provides multi-year support for Wordfest
September 3, 2014 – Calgary – Canadian Heritage
Wordfest will receive $150,000 in support of the 19th and 20th editions of its annual writers’ festival, as well as off-festival programming that will take place throughout the year.
Joan Crockatt, Member of Parliament (Calgary Centre), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
This funding is provided through the Support for Organizations stream of the Canada Book Fund.
“Our Government recognizes the importance of Canada’s book publishing sector, which generates close to $2 billion every year in economic activity. We are committed to supporting the industry and ensuring that Canadians from across the country continue to enjoy a great diversity of Canadian books.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“Throughout the year, Wordfest supports Canadian publishers by providing them with the means to promote Canadian-authored books at venues throughout Calgary, Banff and the Bow Valley. I encourage all readers from Alberta to join in the fun and discover great Canadian authors and books.”
—Joan Crockatt, Member of Parliament (Calgary Centre)
“Wordfest is incredibly grateful to have received multi-year funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage. It means we can continue to bring readers and writers together to share the power of story—and it will enable us to expand programming and outreach as we approach our 20th anniversary year. Next month, Wordfest is delighted to welcome over 85 authors from across Canada and around the world, and we expect to reach an unprecedented number of readers through our adult programming and school programs in Calgary, Banff and the Bow Valley.”
—Jo Steffens, Executive Director, Wordfest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival
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