Government of Canada supports Canada Day celebrations in Thetford Mines
July 1, 2015 – Thetford Mines, Quebec – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development, Minister for La Francophonie and Member of Parliament (Mégantic–L’Érable), today announced $28,000 in funding to help the Ville de Thetford Mines hold Canada Day celebrations. Minister Paradis made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
This funding, granted by the Government of Canada under the Celebrate Canada program, will help enhance the programming for residents and visitors in the Chaudière–Appalaches region attending the July 1 festivities.
“Our Government is delighted to give local residents a chance to show how proud they are to live in a free, democratic, bilingual and multicultural nation.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“Congratulations to the organizers on once again inviting us to a diverse event where our beautiful community can get together and celebrate our rich cultural heritage.”
—The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development, Minister for La Francophonie and Member of Parliament (Mégantic–L’Érable)
“On behalf of the Municipal Council, l would like to thank the Government of Canada for its valuable contribution, which will allow us to offer citizens this much appreciated family event.”
—Marc-Alexandre Brousseau, Mayor of Thetford Mines
Marisa Monnin
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