News Release
March 6.2007

Arts & Culture in B.C. Receives $3 Million

VANCOUVER – The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women, today announced financial support totalling more than $3 million for the cultural scene in British Columbia. This support will enable publishers to expand their promotional activities, reach new markets, and increase their financial viability. It will also allow arts organizations to present professional artistic performances, improve their facilities and increase their financial viability.

"Canada’s New Government is committed to supporting arts and culture in Canada," said Minister Oda. "This investment in almost 50 initiatives in British Columbia will contribute to our cultural diversity and vitality." 

"Made in BC – Dance on Tour is thrilled to receive support from the Department of Canadian Heritage to bring BC dance to BC audiences," said Robyn Campbell, Executive Director. "We are committed to enhancing access to arts experiences for all residents of the province, and are proud to contribute to the awareness and appreciation of contemporary dance in British Columbia’s regions." 

Canada’s New Government has provided funding to book publishers, magazine publishers, and arts organizations through the following programs of the Department of Canadian Heritage: the Book Publishing Industry Development Program, the Canada Magazine Fund, Cultural Spaces Canada, Arts Presentation Canada, the Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program, Trade Routes, the Aboriginal Peoples’ Program, and Canadian Culture Online.  

Attached is a list of the BC recipients that will benefit from this funding. For more information on Canadian Heritage’s programs, please visit our website at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca

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For more information, James Moore MP at 604.937.5650