QUEBEC, the 2 sept. 2021 / CNW Telbec / – The Quebec government awards financial assistance of $ 117,580 to the Jazz parties Rimouski, which will take place in accordance with health instructions until September 5. The Minister of Culture and Communications, Mme Nathalie Roy, and the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière and Bas-Saint-Laurent regions, Mme Caroline Proulx, made the announcement today.
The board des arts et des lettres du Québec and the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles, 2 government corporations under the functions of the Minister of Culture and Communications, are granting the sum of $ 83,080 within the framework of their respective programs. For its part, the Ministry of Tourism is making a contribution of $ 34,500 through the program Financial assistance for festivals and tourist events. This amount includes a one-off bonus relating to the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism industry.
Citations
“Over its 35 years of existence, the Festi Jazz de Rimouski has won its letters of nobility from the big names in jazz from here and elsewhere. I invite Quebeckers to come and vibrate to the rhythm of this event and to marvel at the musical performances of our artists in a breathtaking setting. “
Nathalie Roy, Minister of Culture and Communications
“For 35 years now, the Festi Jazz de Rimouski animates Bas-Saint-Laurent with the help of renowned artists in the world of jazz. This flagship event generates considerable tourist spinoffs for the city and its surroundings, entertaining both visitors and the population of the region. Festivals and events are part of the Quebec landscape and greatly contribute to its tourist dynamism. I invite the curious and the amateurs to come and discover this great festival as well as the warm welcome of the residents of Bas-Saint-Laurent. “
Caroline Proulx, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière and Bas-Saint-Laurent regions
Highlights
- The board des arts et des lettres du Québec grants an amount of $ 68,150 under the program Mission support and $ 9,930 in special assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cultural Enterprises Development Corporation, for its part, is granting an amount of $ 5,000 under part 2 of the Support program for innovative initiatives. These 2 government corporations report to the Minister of Culture and Communications.
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SOURCE Office of the Minister of Culture and Communications
Information: Sources: Louis-Julien Dufresne, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Culture and Communications, Tel. : 514 560-0244; Amélie Dionne, Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Tourism, Tel. : 418 860-8486, Email: [email protected]; For further information: Media relations team, Ministry of Culture and Communications, Tel. : 418 380-2388; Jean-Manuel Téotonio, Media Relations Manager, Communications Department, Ministry of Tourism, Tel. : 418 643-5959, ext. 3488
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