Government of Canada supports five New Brunswick organizations
May 11, 2015 – Moncton – Department of Canadian Heritage
Robert Goguen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Member of Parliament (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe), today announced a total of $231,000 in funding for five organizations that help enhance the vitality of Francophone and Acadian communities. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, and the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport).
The recipients of the funding are the Association francophone des aînés du Nouveau-Brunswick ($40,000), the Canadian Institute for Research on Linguistic Minorities ($65,000), the Société Nationale de l’Acadie ($50,000), the Salon du livre de Dieppe ($20,000) and the Regroupement féministe du Nouveau-Brunswick ($56,000). The support is provided through the Development of Official-Language Communities Program and the Toronto 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games Community Celebrations Fund.
“Our Government is proud to partner with these organizations that play a critical role in the well-being and development of their communities. Congratulations to today’s recipients for implementing projects that enrich the Canadians’ quality of life.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“We want to spread enthusiasm about the Toronto 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games by supporting community celebrations that connect Canadians and highlight our cultural diversity, achievements and unique heritage.”
—The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
“Our province is fortunate to have organizations that are committed to their communities. They are the drivers of our economy, and our Government is pleased to support their efforts.”
— Robert Goguen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Member of Parliament (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe)
“Thanks to the contribution from the Government of Canada, the Expérience Acadie Pavilion will allow its visitors to discover the rich heritage of Acadia and the Acadian people’s diverse cultural attractions.”
—René Légère, President, Société Nationale de l’Acadie
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