Canada's artists, creators and cultural entrepreneurs are at the heart of our creative economy and strengthen our local communities.
Today, Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament (Ottawa Centre), announced funding of $530,000 for three performing arts and festival organizations in the Ottawa region. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.
This funding, provided through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF), will support Folk Canada, the Ottawa Children's Festival and the Ottawa Jazz Festival. The CAPF program provides financial assistance to organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts series (arts presenters) and organizations that offer support to arts presenters.
Folk Canada, the country's largest organization devoted to the folk, roots and traditional music community, will receive $100,000 to support the Folk Canada Conference, a festival retreat, peer sessions and year-round professional development seminars.
The Ottawa Children's Festival will receive $130,000 to present a multi-day festival for children, providing creative, safe spaces where children can deepen their understanding of themselves, their perspectives and their world around them.
The Ottawa Jazz Festival will receive $300,000 over two years to continue its annual ten-day celebration of musical creativity and diversity, showcasing artists from a variety of backgrounds and communities.
The Government of Canada is also proud to commit ongoing support to arts and culture, as announced in Budget 2025, with significant investments over three years including $46.5 million for the Canada Arts Presentation Fund.
