Government of Canada supports the Upper Canada Playhouse
June 13, 2015 – Morrisburg, Ontario – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing the Upper Canada Playhouse with $97,500 in funding, through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, to support the construction of an extension to the main Upper Canada Playhouse theatre.
Guy Lauzon, Member of Parliament (Stormont–Dundas–South Glengarry), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
“Today’s announcement demonstrates our Government’s commitment to giving Canadians increased access to quality artistic performances. We are proud to support organizations that bring communities together through the enjoyment of the arts and also stimulate the local economy.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“The construction of additional spaces for artistic performances benefits both the local artists and the general public. I am pleased that our Government supports the Upper Canada Playhouse, a group that gives so much to its community.”
—Guy Lauzon, Member of Parliament, (Stormont–Dundas–South Glengarry)
“Upper Canada Playhouse takes pride in making a significant cultural and economic impact on the Stormont–Dundas–South Glengarry communities by producing professional live theatre for the past three decades. By investing in the growth of our theatre through the addition of a rehearsal facility, the Department of Canadian Heritage supports the impact we’ve been striving to have in our community, and we appreciate it.”
—Donnie Bowes, Artistic Director/Marketing and Sponsorship Manager, Upper Canada Playhouse
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