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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Government of Canada grants $1,859,000 to Just For Laughs Festival
MONTRÉAL, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) This year, the Just For Laughs Festival is back in Montréal from July 16 to 27 with new diverse programming where festive comic entertainment is front stage! Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), along with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced a total of $1,859,000 in funding for the Just For Laughs Festival. CED is providing a non-repayable contribution of $1,359,000 under its Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) for the 2025 and 2026 editions of the festival. This assistance serves to support the promotion and marketing of the event, in addition to fostering the development of new products. For its part, Canadian Heritage is providing $500,000 through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund to support the 2025 edition of the festival. This funding will allow audiences to access rich bilingual programming, including comedy shows of all kinds. Quotes "The Just For Laughs Festival is one of our metropolis's flagship events which, on top of generating significant economic impacts, helps to position Montréal as the world capital of festivals. That is why our government is today announcing significant funding to attract festivalgoers from all walks of life and to provide the public with a renewed experience. Congratulations to the entire team! I invite Montréalers and tourists from home and abroad to take advantage of a rich program that illustrates our diversity and cultural vitality!" – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED "The Just For Laughs Festival is an integral part of Montréal's cultural life. By showcasing both established artists and emerging talents, this major international event reflects the vitality, creativity and strength of our comedy scene. Our new government is proud to support this festival, which perfectly embodies the richness of our culture. Don't miss this great opportunity to come together and laugh!" – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages Quick facts Montréal's Just For Laughs Festival is the largest comedy festival in the world, a must-attend event that, every summer, transforms the metropolis into the world capital of laughter. For over 40 years, it has been celebrating humour in all its forms, bringing together renowned artists, rising stars and the next generation of talent in a rich, daring, inclusive program. CED's Quebec Economic Development Program helps communities seize economic development and diversification opportunities that are promising for the future. The Canada Arts Presentation Fund provides financial assistance to organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts series. It also supports organizations that offer support to arts presenters. Associated links CED: CED | Financing ( Canadian Heritage: Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Just For Laughs Festival: Just For Laughs Montréal is back in full force in 2025! - JFL Montréal SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Government of Canada grants $1,859,000 to Just For Laughs Festival Français
MONTRÉAL, /CNW/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) This year, the Just For Laughs Festival is back in Montréal from July 16 to 27 with new diverse programming where festive comic entertainment is front stage! Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), along with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced a total of $1,859,000 in funding for the Just For Laughs Festival. CED is providing a non-repayable contribution of $1,359,000 under its Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) for the 2025 and 2026 editions of the festival. This assistance serves to support the promotion and marketing of the event, in addition to fostering the development of new products. For its part, Canadian Heritage is providing $500,000 through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund to support the 2025 edition of the festival. This funding will allow audiences to access rich bilingual programming, including comedy shows of all kinds. Quotes "The Just For Laughs Festival is one of our metropolis's flagship events which, on top of generating significant economic impacts, helps to position Montréal as the world capital of festivals. That is why our government is today announcing significant funding to attract festivalgoers from all walks of life and to provide the public with a renewed experience. Congratulations to the entire team! I invite Montréalers and tourists from home and abroad to take advantage of a rich program that illustrates our diversity and cultural vitality!" – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED "The Just For Laughs Festival is an integral part of Montréal's cultural life. By showcasing both established artists and emerging talents, this major international event reflects the vitality, creativity and strength of our comedy scene. Our new government is proud to support this festival, which perfectly embodies the richness of our culture. Don't miss this great opportunity to come together and laugh!" – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages Quick facts Montréal's Just For Laughs Festival is the largest comedy festival in the world, a must-attend event that, every summer, transforms the metropolis into the world capital of laughter. For over 40 years, it has been celebrating humour in all its forms, bringing together renowned artists, rising stars and the next generation of talent in a rich, daring, inclusive program. CED's Quebec Economic Development Program helps communities seize economic development and diversification opportunities that are promising for the future. The Canada Arts Presentation Fund provides financial assistance to organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts series. It also supports organizations that offer support to arts presenters. Associated links SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Cision Canada
11-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Marketing outside Quebec - Government of Canada grants nearly $1.8M to promote Festival d'été de Québec Français
QUÉBEC, /CNW/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions and Canadian Heritage (PCH) The Government of Canada is granting a total of $1,750,000 in financial support to the Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ). This must-attend multi-genre musical event taking place on the Plains of Abraham and at other locations across downtown Québec attracts numerous tourists every year thanks to performances by local and international groups and artists. The aim of this funding is to market the FEQ so as to attract visitors from outside Quebec, maintain the summer event's relevance and appeal by enhancing the tourism experience, and provide better access to works by professional artists. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, made the announcement today. The Government of Canada is providing the following financial assistance: A non-repayable contribution of $1.2 million under CED's Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP). This funding enables the FEQ to engage in promotional activities internationally, to renew its brand image and to develop new products to enhance festivalgoers' experience at the 2025 and 2026 editions. A $550,000 grant for the FEQ's 2025 edition through Canadian Heritage's Canada Arts Presentation Fund. This funding enables the organization to launch a rich program including internationally renowned artists, in addition to providing an exceptional showcase for the next generation of artists. Quotes: "The CED support announced today attests to our government's willingness to support the tourism industry and to reaffirm its assistance for flagship organizations across Quebec's different regions. The funding provided to the FEQ represents an important lever to increase the region's appeal. Through our investments in cultural, musical and tourism experiences, we reaffirm our commitment to welcoming visitors from home and abroad to the beautiful city of Québec." The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED "The Festival d'été de Québec is a flagship summer event that brings to life the Plains of Abraham and a multitude of other locations at the heart of the magnificent city of Québec. This major musical gathering, which shines the spotlight on both recognized and emerging artists, offers varied programming that attracts over one million festivalgoers every year. Our government is proud to support this artistic effervescence and to contribute to the success of an event that really brings people together. I wish everyone a great festival!" The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages "The Government of Canada has long been an ally of the Festival d'été de Québec, and its support makes all the difference to us. Thanks to its valuable financial contribution, we can promote the event well beyond our borders, showcase a range of wonderfully diverse Canadian artists, and provide the community with programming that is both rich and inclusive." Quick facts: CED is the key federal player in Quebec to promote economic development in the regions and among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). CED's Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) aims to help communities seize economic development and diversification opportunities that are promising for the future. The Canada Arts Presentation Fund provides financial assistance to organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts series (arts presenters) and organizations that offer support to arts presenters. Stay connected: Follow PCH on social media SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Cision Canada
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
The Government of Canada announces funding for the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal as it celebrates its 45th anniversary this summer
Minister Guilbeault announces funding for the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal MONTRÉAL, June 26, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, today announced funding for the 45th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. Totalling $700,000, the funding will enable the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal—one of the world's largest musical events—to once again present a lineup full of exciting discoveries, showcasing both established and emerging talented artists. Through its impressive lineup of shows—most of them free and presented in the Quartier des spectacles—the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal attracts more than 1.2 million participants each year for unique performances. The federal government is proud to support our country's cultural scene, which makes Canada strong and our communities vibrant, and to help our artists and culture shine at home and internationally. Quotes "The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal is a must-attend summer event, renowned around the world for the quality of its shows and artists. Our government is proud to support this major musical gathering, which offers an incredible platform for artists and musicians to share their talent with the world. I want to congratulate the organizers on their 45th edition and I wish all festivalgoers a fantastic experience and incredible performances!" —The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages "The FIJM team is once again brilliantly rising to the challenge of putting together a program that is as bold as it is accessible. After 45 years, this event at the crossroads between the local and international scene still knows how to reinvent itself, stay up to date and redefine what jazz is here and now. It is the necessary remedy for the challenges of our time: an opportunity to celebrate the unifying power of music together across genres and borders." —Maurin Auxéméry, Director of Programming, Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Quick Facts The 45th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal will take place from June 26 to July 5 in concert venues and outdoors. No less than 350 shows will be offered, two-thirds of which will be free. Nearly half of the programming will feature up-and-coming artists. The Canada Arts Presentation Fund provides financial assistance to organizations that present professional arts festivals or performing arts series. The Fund also supports organizations that assist arts presenters. In Budget 2024, the Government of Canada announced an additional $31 million over two years for the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. This funding will help bring communities together through festivals and artistic performances that unite us by celebrating the best of what Canada has to offer. SOURCE Canadian Heritage
