Investing in Ontario's Francophone Community

The Association des francophones de la region de York receives financial support for its annual programming

(firmenpresse) - AURORA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 04/28/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage

The Government of Canada is providing funding of $50,000 over two years, through the Community Life component of the Development of Official-Language Communities Program, to the Association des francophones de la region de York. The Association will dedicate this amount to its annual programming.

Lois Brown, Member of Parliament (Newmarket-Aurora), made this announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

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"In a country as vast as Canada, English and French are at the heart of our history and identity. Our two official languages play an important role in the development of our communities. We are proud to help promote Francophone culture in Ontario."

-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages

"Many organizations play a key role in the growth and development of Ontario's Francophone communities. By supporting the Association des francophones de la region de York, we are helping official-language minority communities prosper and participate fully in Canadian society."

-Lois Brown, Member of Parliament (Newmarket-Aurora)

"The Association des francophones de la region de York appreciates Canadian Heritage's trust and financial support. For 21 years, we have been working to promote the development of access and quality of services in French in York Region."

-Alain Beaudoin, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association des francophones de la region de York

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Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788

Jillian Lum

Manager of Regional Communications
Ontario Region
Canadian Heritage
416-973-2050


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