Member of Parliament Larry Maguire announces funding for Brandon Riverbank
May 19, 2015 – Brandon, Manitoba – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing $13,000 in funding through the Celebrate Canada program to Brandon Riverbank to organize Canada Day activities in Brandon on July 1, 2015.
Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament (Brandon–Souris), made this announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
“As we approach the 150th anniversary of Confederation, I invite all Canadians to come out and take part in these events to celebrate our pride, our values, and our accomplishments. By supporting such events, our Government is honouring its commitment to strengthen our communities and increase public awareness about our history and heritage.”
— The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“Our Government is proud to support Canada Day celebrations here in Brandon and across the country. I encourage everyone to join me on July 1 to celebrate our great country and being Canadian!”
— Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament (Brandon–Souris)
“We are grateful for this important contribution to the city’s Canada Day celebrations. The grant enables us to provide free, family-focused programming for people from across our region to enjoy as they celebrate this amazing country that we are all so lucky to call home.”
— Lois MacDonald, Brandon Riverbank
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