Government of Canada supports the Salon du livre de l’Outaouais
February 26, 2015 – Gatineau – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Salon du livre de l’Outaouais is receiving funding of $90,000 ($45,000 in 2014–2015 and $45,000 in 2015–2016) through the Canada Book Fund for the 36th and 37th editions of the event.
This investment will help the Salon du livre fulfill its mandate to showcase and promote literature from the Outaouais region, Quebec, Canada and abroad.
The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, made this announcement today during the opening ceremony of the 36th edition of the Salon du livre de l’Outaouais in Gatineau.
“Book fairs like the Salon du livre de l’Outaouais are excellent opportunities for Canadians—young Canadians in particular—to meet talented authors and immerse themselves in the great world of literature. We are proud to contribute to the success of this ever-popular event, which contributes to our economy while enriching the community’s quality of life.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“The Salon du livre de l’Outaouais is pleased to be able to count on the unwavering support of the Department of Canadian Heritage in presenting the third-largest book fair in Canada, a must-see event in the Ottawa–Gatineau region.”
—Anne-Marie Trudel, Executive Director, Salon du livre de l’Outaouais
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