Montréal – The Quartier des spectacles de Montréal welcomes the ComediHa! comedy festival this summer for its 25th anniversary. Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), along with the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, are unveiling the funding the Government of Canada has granted to the Festival International du Rire ComediHa! to hold its one‑of‑a‑kind comedy event in Montréal: ComediHa! hello Montréal. CED has provided a non‑repayable contribution of $600,000 under its Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) to promote and hold the festival in Montréal.
For its part, the Department of Canadian Heritage has allocated $600,000 for 2024‑2025 under the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. Through this funding, a comedy festival can be held in Montréal from July 18 to 28, 2024. The event provides the community with free outdoor programming and paid shows in event halls. The activities are taking place at the Place des Festivals and in several halls in the area.
“Montréal is recognized as a comedy hub that each year attracts millions of tourists from around the world. That is why I am proud that our government is supporting the ComediHa! hello Montréal comedy event, which will help the metropolis maintain its important position in this industry. I salute the work done by the entire team to organize this impressive program.” – Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED
“Every summer, Montréal comes alive with festivals. Fostering events such as ComediHa! Enables us to come together, laugh, and share precious moments together. This festival brings happiness to Montréalers and visitors. The financial support in partnership with different levels of government makes it possible to celebrate the creativity and joie de vivre that characterize our city.” – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage