Montréal – Supporting a more inclusive, sustainable, competitive economy contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, announced a non‑repayable contribution of $113,750 for Fierté Montréal. This CED support enabled the organization to develop and implement an international marketing strategy to promote the 2024 edition of Festival Fierté Montréal.
Since 2007, Fierté Montréal has been amplifying the voices of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities to ensure their representation, their inclusion and the recognition of their rights in society. Promoting the festival abroad helps to raise its international profile and develop tourism, as well as stimulate social and cultural diversity among Montréalers and Quebecers in a context of intersectionality and the creation of sustainable connections.
The Government of Canada recognizes and supports businesses and organizations that are a source of pride in their communities. Quebec’s economic growth relies on organizations with strong roots in the regional economy; they are key assets in building a sustainable, inclusive economy.