QUÉBEC CITY – Investing in cultural and creative spaces helps enrich our communities by providing them with spaces that bring people together and are accessible to everyone.
Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Quebec Lieutenant and Member of Parliament (Québec), announced $962,105 in financial support for Création Le Pantoum. Minister Duclos made the announcement on behalf of Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, and Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities.
Canadian Heritage provided $604,960 through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. Part of that funding was used to acquire the building. Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) provided a non-repayable contribution of $285,000 under the Canada Community Revitalization Fund. Finally, Employment and Social Development Canada provided $72,145 under the Small Projects Component of the Enabling Accessibility Fund. These contributions will allow Création Le Pantoum to welcome its audiences in accessible and safe spaces and improve the environment for emerging artists to create and share their work.
“By supporting the development of the Canadian arts scene, our government is helping to enrich a space where creativity and talent meet. After major renovations, Création Le Pantoum now has redesigned spaces for artists and the public. Thanks to the team for showcasing local talent and promoting the next generation.” – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage