MONTRÉAL, April 13, 2019
Cultural institutions play an essential role in Canadian society. Investments in arts and culture help build dynamic communities and give more Canadians the opportunity to enjoy the performing arts. The Government of Canada is proud to support the development and training of promising young Canadian artists and future cultural leaders.
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament (Gaspésie-Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine) announced today that the government is investing close to $4 million in five schools in Montréal for their respective Training in Arts projects. Minister Lebouthillier made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism.
The funding is being made through the Canada Arts Training Fund. Students who have received support from this fund often go on to professional success. Gabrielle Marion-Rivard, graduate of Les Muses: Centre des arts de la scène, is an accomplished Canadian actor and singer who won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress in 2014 for her performance in Gabrielle. Camille Dubois-Bouchard, a graduate of l'École de danse contemporaire de Montréal, performed for the Marie Chouinard dance company in 2017-2018.
With the funding announced today, the Government of Canada is taking concrete steps to support organizations that enrich their community's cultural life.
