Member of Parliament James Bezan announces funding for 19 organizations
June 15, 2015 – Selkirk, Manitoba – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing total funding of $43,967 to 19 organizations through the Celebrate Canada program for National Aboriginal Day, Canadian Multiculturalism Day and Canada Day celebrations. A list of the organizations receiving support and a breakdown of the funding is available in the backgrounder.
James Bezan, Member of Parliament (Selkirk-Interlake), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
“Celebrate Canada activities are an opportunity to express our national pride and celebrate living in a free, democratic, bilingual and multicultural country. On the road to the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, let’s discover and appreciate all of the things that make this the strong, proud and free country we know today.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“Our Government is proud to support local organizations that allow our communities to gather and celebrate activities throughout the Celebrate Canada week. I encourage everyone to come out and participate in these festivities and show your Canadian pride!”
—James Bezan, Member of Parliament (Selkirk-Interlake)
“The support we receive from the Government of Canada allows us to offer a variety of free activities to the local community. I welcome everyone to come out and enjoy our family-friendly event and celebrate Canada Day in Teulon.”
—Brian Borkowsky, Teulon Canada Day Committee
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