Time to Celebrate! Canada Day 2015 Celebrations in Delta Receive Government Support
Minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay Announces Celebrate Canada support for four organizations
(firmenpresse) - DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 06/05/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament (Delta- Richmond East) today announced $9,000 in funding for four Canada Day celebrations in Delta, British Columbia.
This support, provided through the program, will enable local community organizations to offer residents and visitors opportunities to learn about Canada's history and heritage and the chance to participate in cultural programming.
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"As we approach 150 years of nationhood, we should take stock of who we are, what we have achieved and what we aspire to be. Our Government is proud to support local Canada Day festivities across the country. Canada Day provides us with an opportunity to celebrate all things that make our great nation united, strong and free."
- The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"With this funding, our Government is honouring its commitment to strengthen our communities and to increase public awareness about our history and heritage. I invite British Columbians from across the Lower Mainland to come out and take part in these events celebrating our pride, our values and our accomplishments."
- The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament (Delta-Richmond East)
"Canada Day celebrations in North Delta alone attract nearly 7,000 people with diverse cultural backgrounds. The Government of Canada's funding for this annual event helps us to provide free entertainment, fireworks, games and activities for our community and-most importantly-gives us all an opportunity to come together to celebrate being Canadian!"
- Her Worship Lois E. Jackson, Mayor of Delta
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Datum: 05.06.2015 - 21:00 Uhr
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