MONTRÉAL, Feb. 27, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Following the presentation of the federal budget for 2018-2019, Festivals and Major Events Canada (FAME) is disappointed that, despite its Creative Canada strategy and its desire to make Canada an all-star international destination, the federal government did not see fit to support the development and growth of the event industry at this time.
The association, which represents 29 events in Canada, plans to continue its advocacy work with Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly and her colleague in charge of Tourism, Bardish Chagger, and hopes to convince them of the importance of investing in an industry that pays all sorts of dividends.
"It was the perfect opportunity to recognize the role of festivals and events as economic and cultural drivers, release the brakes and send a strong signal for their development," said FAME Executive Director Martin Roy. "There's always next time," he added.
About FAME
Festivals and Major Events (FAME) is a national association that represents 29 large-scale events and festivals in seven provinces. FAME works jointly with the Regroupement des événements majeurs internationaux (RÉMI) to speak as the voice of the festival and events industry, working collaboratively with industry partners, the government, the media and the public to advocate, among other things, for improved federal funding policies.
Source: Festivals and Major Events (FAME)
SOURCE Regroupement des événements majeurs internationaux (RÉMI)
Martin Roy, (514) 419-3604, [email protected]
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