University of Manitoba Press receives Government of Canada funding
November 24, 2014 – Ottawa – Department of Canadian Heritage
The University of Manitoba Press will receive $43,862 from the Canada Book Fund. Rod Bruinooge, Member of Parliament (Winnipeg South), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
This funding will help the University of Manitoba Press offer more of its rich selection of Canadian-authored books to readers everywhere, in both digital and print formats.
“Our Government is committed to ensuring readers everywhere have access to a broad range of Canadian-authored books that improve the quality of life in our communities.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“The University of Manitoba Press strives to paint the picture of Canada’s important history on the pages of its renowned books, and our Government is proud to help it continue to produce great educational literature.”
— Rod Bruinooge, Member of Parliament (Winnipeg South)
“The Canada Book Fund has provided important and stable to support to our press during this volatile time in the book industry. It's meant that we’ve been able to invest in new books and new processes that help us to remain competitive and successful.”
—David Carr, Director, University of Manitoba Press
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