Member of Parliament Dick Harris announces support for Le Cercle des Canadiens Français de Prince George
June 17, 2015 – Prince George, British Columbia – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada has provided $25,000 in funding to Le Cercle des Canadiens Français de Prince George (Le Cercle) through the Development of Official-Language Communities Program to support the 31st edition of the FRANCOFUN Winter Festival in 2016.
Dick Harris, Member of Parliament (Cariboo–Prince George), announced this support today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
“English and French are part of our history and are at the heart of our identity. Organizations like Le Cercle des Canadiens Français de Prince George play an important role in the ongoing development of Francophone communities in our country.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“The FRANCOFUN Winter Festival provides Prince George’s residents and visitors an opportunity to celebrate our country’s linguistic duality. With activities taking place across the city, as well as in local schools, Le Cercle continues to ensure that Francophones and Francophiles have access to services and events in the language of their choice.”
—Dick Harris, Member of Parliament (Cariboo–Prince George)
“This funding from the government in support of the annual FRANCOFUN Winter Festival highlights the efforts of the volunteers of Le Cercle des Canadiens Français de Prince George. Thanks to the support of the Government of Canada, this major celebration in northern British Columbia will let residents and visitors better appreciate French-Canadian culture through a week’s worth of activities.”
—Paul Vezina, President, Le Cercle des Canadiens Français de Prince George
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