Government of Canada supports the Festival des sucres de Saint-Pierre-Baptiste
March 3, 2015 – Saint-Pierre-Baptiste, Quebec – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development, Minister for La Francophonie and Member of Parliament (Mégantic–L’Érable), today announced $26,700 in funding for the Festival des sucres de Saint-Pierre-Baptiste. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
The Government of Canada is providing this funding under the Local Festivals component of the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program.
“I congratulate the volunteers and organizers who have worked hard to offer a festive event that showcases the region’s musical and culinary heritage.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“We are pleased to support this popular event, which brings together residents of the L’Érable region while providing an ideal forum for local artists.”
—The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development, Minister for La Francophonie and Member of Parliament (Mégantic–L’Érable)
“Canadian Heritage has been a loyal partner of our event for many years. Government of Canada funding helps showcase our local artists and artisans, while supporting a team of passionate volunteers for a Festival that will mark its 58th edition in 2015.”
—Serge Nadeau, President, Festival des Sucres de Saint-Pierre-Baptiste
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