Ted Falk, Member of Parliament for Provencher, is inviting residents and groups in Provencher to get involved in the celebration of the country’s 150th anniversary of Confederation.
In the lead up to and during 2017, Canadians are being encouraged to give back to their community and their country in ways that will have a lasting effect on Canadian life for generations to come. Exceptional Canadian people, places, achievements and events will be showcased to help shape Canada’s leaders of tomorrow.
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.
“Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017 is set to be an exceptional year for Canadians,” said Falk. “In a country as vast and diverse as Canada, each of us can contribute something unique and meaningful to this celebration. Canada 150 programming will aim to make the most of government investments and generate economic spin-offs for communities of all sizes across the country.”
Eligible funding recipients under the Canada 150 Fund include the following types:
- 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.
For applications or more information about the 150th anniversary of Confederation please visit the website or contact the Department of Canadian Heritage Regional office by phone at 204-983-3601/1-866-811-0055 or email pnr.rpn@pch.gc.ca.
