MONTREAL, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 02/18/16 -- Government of Canada
The Honorable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Honorable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, are pleased to announce the Government of Canada's support for MONTREAL EN LUMIERE.
This funding will let local visitors and tourists experience the joys of a Montreal winter through a host of outdoor cultural events and performances at the 17th annual MONTREAL EN LUMIERE festival, which is taking place from February 18 to March 5, 2016.
The Department of Canadian Heritage is providing $110,000 in funding under the Canada Arts Presentation Fund to support the 2016 festival's artistic and outdoor programming. Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) is reiterating its non-repayable contribution of $750,000 over a two-year period. This funding, granted under the Quebec Economic Development Program, has helped promote MONTREAL EN LUMIERE in foreign markets in 2015 and 2016.
Quick Facts
-- Each year, MONTREAL EN LUMIERE generates 1.3 million visits by 800,000
festival-goers eager to discover its rich lineup featuring performing
arts, fine food and free outdoor family activities in the Quartier des
spectacles.
-- Music, circus performances, singing, theatre and dance take centre stage
at the festival, which features new and established artists from the
region and beyond.
-- On February 27, the festival's traditional Nuit blanche a Montreal will
offer more than 200 activities-most of them free and linked by a
complementary shuttle service.
Quotes
"I invite Montreal's residents and visitors to put on their boots and mitts and come enjoy entertainment and food for the whole family. Thanks to its original programming, MONTREAL EN LUMIERE attracts people from all over and allows us to warm up in good company in the heart of winter."
-The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
"Tourism is a vital sector of the Canadian economy, and draws ever-growing numbers of visitors to Canada throughout the year. MONTREAL EN LUMIERE is a great event that gives visitors a wonderful demonstration of what the city has to offer during the winter. With the support announced today, I expect that the festival will continue to grow in popularity. I offer the organizers best wishes for continued success."
-The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED
Associated Links
MONTREAL EN LUMIERE
Canada Arts Presentation Fund
Quebec Economic Development Program
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Contacts:
Pierre-Olivier Herbert
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
819-997-7788
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
pch.media-media.pch@canada.ca
Media Relations
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
514-283-8818
dec.media.ced@canada.ca
