On Parliament Hill

Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017 is set to be an exceptional year for Canadians. In a country as vast and diverse as Canada, each of us can contribute something unique and meaningful to this celebration.

Heritage Minister Shelly Glover recently announced new Canada 150 funding to help with the celebrations. This programming will aim to make the most of government investments and generate economic spin-offs for communities of all sizes across the country.

As announced in Budget 2015, a total of $210 million over four years, starting in 2015-16, will support activities, events and celebrations across Canada.

I’d like to encourage everyone in Provencher to get involved in the celebration of our country’s 150th anniversary of Confederation.

Eligible funding recipients under the Canada 150 Fund include the following:

• Canadian not-for-profit organizations, including corporations, trusts, cooperatives and unincorporated associations;
• Canadian business corporations, including partnerships, trusts and joint ventures where projects are non-commercial in nature;
• Canadian schools; and,
• Canadian municipal governments and their institutions.

The Canada 150 Fund can support a wide range of projects, including but not limited to:

• Celebratory or commemorative activities and events;
• Community building activities and events;
• Sport and active-living activities and events;
• Exhibits;
• Plaques, monuments and permanent installations;
• Ceremonies for site dedications;
• Interpretive programming and tours;
• Documentary films;
• Learning materials and activities;
• Theatrical or musical performances; and
• Large-scale artwork projects

For applications or more information about the 150th anniversary of Confederation please visit www.canada150.gc.ca or contact the Department of Canadian Heritage Regional office by phone at 1-866-811-0055 or by email at pnr.rpn@pch.gc.ca.

On behalf of the Government of Canada, I thank you in advance for your ideas and input to help us celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Confederation. Canada is Strong, Proud, Free and it is worth celebrating.