The Government of Canada supports the ComediHa! Fest-Québec
QUEBEC CITY, May 29, 2018 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced financial support for the 2018 ComediHa! Fest-Québec.
CED has made a non-refundable contribution of $300,000 to hold this comedy festival in 2016, 2017, and 2018. The sum granted under the Quebec Economic Development Program will have been used to market and develop this event.
Canadian Heritage is providing $70,000 in funding through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. This funding will allow festival-goers to enjoy all sorts of artistic expression, including stand-up comedy, music, theatre, improvisation and more.
Quotes
"To foster the growth and vitality of our communities, the Government of Canada is putting tangible measures in place to stimulate our economy through investments in a variety of sectors. Major events, such as the ComediHa! Fest-Québec, an unquestionable driving force for tourism development, are no exception. We are happy to support this event, which contributes to the promotion of Quebec."
—The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for CED
"The ComediHa! Fest-Québec is 12 days of guaranteed entertainment and laughter. With an impressive program of multiplatform content, ComediHa! Fest-Québec is a bold project that allows our creators to express themselves in a variety of artistic forms. The Government of Canada is pleased to support this festival, which places a premium on local talent."
—The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
"Thanks once again to the Government of Canada for allowing us to offer a festival in the heart of downtown Québec City, with a gourmet space, playful performance areas, free shows, a festive terrace and several unusual venues that will delight festival goers. Visitors will have an opportunity to create their own comedy experience, catch a few shows and create memories filled with laughter, discovery and celebration."
—Mr. Sylvain Parent-Bédard, founding president of the ComediHa! Fest-Québec
Quick Facts
ComediHa! Fest-Québec performs about 300 shows each year and employs more than 450 artists.
For the 2018 version, to be held from August 8 to 19, two new outdoor sites have been planned. There will be playful and festive villages, as well as unusual venues.
The ComediHa! Galas, presented at Palais Montcalm, will be hosted by renowned artists this year. Patrick Huard, Véronique Cloutier, Phil Roy, Fabien Cloutier, Jean-Michel Anctil and the duo of Véronique Claveau/Mario Tessier will be at the helm of six Galas.
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(media only), please contact: Simon Ross, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage, 819-997-7788; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, 819-994-9101, 1-866-569-6155, [email protected]; Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, 514-283-7443, [email protected]
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