Annick Press receives financial support from the Government of Canada
November 10, 2014 – Toronto – Canadian Heritage
Canadian publisher Annick Press Ltd. will receive $270,426 from the Canada Book Fund.
Mark Adler, Member of Parliament (York Centre), made this announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
This funding will help Annick Press publish dynamic books reflecting Canadian culture and values for today’s youth to foster positive development in our communities.
“The Canadian book publishing industry strengthens our country’s economy, and we are proud to help businesses in our arts and cultural communities innovate and prosper.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“Our Government is committed to improving the quality of life in our communities through investments in creative organizations like Annick Press.”
—Mark Adler, Member of Parliament (York Centre)
“Annick Press has been committed to bringing Canadian voices to Canadian youth for close to 40 years. Our passion for telling stories and promoting the joy of reading is as resolute as ever. We regularly witness the power of the written word when we see it making a difference in the lives of youth and enriching many thousands of lives in communities across the country. We could not maintain the vibrant, Canadian-owned presence that both Annick and its creators are so committed to without the support of the Canada Book Fund.”
—Rick Wilks, Director, Annick Press
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