Government of Canada Announces Funding for Six Acadian and Francophone Groups in New Brunswick
MONCTON, August 5 2003 -- Claudette Bradshaw, Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament (Moncton Riverview Dieppe), on behalf of Minister of Canadian Heritage Sheila Copps, today announced funding of $360,620 for six Acadian and Francophone groups in New Brunswick."The Acadian and Francophone culture in New Brunswick is thriving due to the commitment of groups and individuals who take to heart the development of Francophone communities," said Minister Bradshaw. "The Government of Canada, in partnership with these groups, is committed to supporting and promoting the rights of official-language minority communities in order to establish a rich and vibrant legacy for future generations."
Financial assistance is allocated to the following Acadian and Francophone groups:
- The Société Nationale de l'Acadie Inc. will receive $151,000.
- The Association francophone des municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick Inc. will receive $64,720.
- The Coopérative de Théâtre l'Escaouette Ltée will receive $45,000.
- The Comité du Gala de la chanson de Caraquet will receive $39,900.
- The Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick Inc. will receive $30,000.
- The Fédération des dames d'Acadie will receive $30,000.
Financial support is provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage under the Canada-New Brunswick-Acadian Community Agreement of the Official Languages Support Programs. The five-year Canada-Community Agreements (1999-2004) support the development of the official-language minority communities (Francophones outside Quebec and Anglophones in Quebec).
Funding for these projects was provided for in the February 2003 federal Budget.
Information:
Naline Rampersad
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
(819) 997-7788
BACKGROUNDER
Canada-Community Agreements with linguistic minority communities in Canada provide support for the communities (Francophones outside Quebec and Anglophones in Quebec) to enhance their vitality and foster their development. Funding under the Agreements enables the communities to establish and maintain organizations that will allow them to fully contribute to economic, cultural, and social aspects of Canadian life. The Agreements allow communities to set their own development priorities and ensure that the best possible use is made of available funds.
The following projects will receive funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage under the Canada-Acadian Community Agreement of the Official Languages Support Programs:
- The Société Nationale de l'Acadie Inc. will receive $151,000 to carry out cultural and social initiatives, as well as awareness, communication, and training activities for the official-language minority community.
- The Association francophone des municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick Inc. will receive $64,720 to help define, guide, defend, promote, and represent the interests and aspirations of Francophone municipalities in New Brunswick.
- The Coopérative de Théâtre l'Escaouette Ltée will receive $45,000 for the production of professional plays in French in New Brunswick.
- The Comité du Gala de la chanson de Caraquet Inc. will receive $39,900 for the production of the 35th edition of the Gala de la chanson de Caraquet, for the production of a show featuring former winners of the Gala, and for the presentation of workshops for the Gala's finalists.
- The Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick Inc. will receive $30,000 to promote and represent the interests of the Francophone business community in New Brunswick.
- The Fédération des dames d'Acadie Inc. will receive $30,000 to organize activities under its annual programming.
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