The Government of Canada Announces Funding for Place Concorde
WINDSOR, August 2, 2002 -- The Hon. Susan Whelan, Minister for International Cooperation and Member of Parliament(Essex), on behalf Minister of Canadian Heritage Sheila Copps, today announced funding of $48,633 for Place Concorde.
"The future of French-speaking communities across Canada relies heavily on the presence of Francophone institutions," said Minister Whelan. "Place Concorde will make a big difference in the cultural life of Francophones in the Windsor and Essex area. The Government of Canada's contribution to this project demonstrates our commitment to promote Canada's linguistic duality."
Place Concorde's mandate is to organize cultural, community, recreation and sport activities for approximately 21 000 Francophones in the Windsor, Essex and Kent region.
Financial assistance is being provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage, through its Official Languages Support Programs.
Funding for this project was provided for in the December 2001 federal budget and is therefore built into the existing fiscal framework.
Information:
Kerry Edmonds
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
(819) 997-7788
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