Funding from the Celebrate Canada program helps make community event possible
May 29, 2015 – Kitchener, Ontario – Department of Canadian Heritage
Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament (Kitchener Centre), on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced $20,000 in funding to the Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area.
This funding, provided through the Celebrate Canada program, will enable the organization to offer Canada Day activities in Kitchener on July 1, 2015.
“As we approach the 150th anniversary of Confederation, I invite all Canadians to come out and take part in this event that celebrates our pride, our values and our accomplishments. By supporting events like this, our Government is honouring its commitment to strengthen our communities and to increase public awareness about our history and heritage.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“Canada Day is a great opportunity for our community to come together to express our national pride and to celebrate living in a free, democratic and multicultural country. The Government’s support for Canada Day celebrations in Kitchener is a great boost for our city.”
— Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament (Kitchener Centre)
“I am delighted that our Government is providing support for the 2015 Canada Day celebrations in Downtown Kitchener. This Canada Day is particularly special, as we also celebrate the 50th anniversary of our national flag. Members of the community will share in an afternoon and evening celebration that will include live entertainment and will end with a spectacular firework display.”
— Linda Jutzi, Executive Director, Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area
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