Canadian identity and culture drive innovation, economic growth and national pride. Supporting events that celebrate Canada's cultural diversity strengthens communities by bringing people together and providing a platform to share our stories, heritage and traditions. This helps build a stronger, more united Canada. Our government is proud to support the MUTEK Festival, celebrating digital artistic expression, from August 19 to 24 in Montréal.
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, along with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced $275,000 in funding for the MUTEK Festival.
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) is providing a $210,000 non-repayable contribution through the Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) for the commercialization of the 2025 and 2026 festivals. This support will help attract international tourists and promote Montréal's international reputation.
Canadian Heritage is investing $65,000 in the MUTEK Festival through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund to support the 2025 event. This funding will allow MUTEK to present a highly diverse program while helping give Montréal audiences access to works by professional artists from Quebec, other Canadian provinces and abroad.
