The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the creation and renovation of cultural spaces to give everyone better access to the arts and heritage.
Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament (Sault Ste. Marie), announced $20,772 in support for upgrades to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre today. Mr. Sheehan made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
The funding, provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will go toward improvements to the audiovisual and display equipment for the Centre's Wings Over the North Theatre and the Wildlife Theatre.
The upgrades ensure that the Centre can continue to welcome and educate visitors about the region's important aviation and firefighting history and heritage.
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"Our government knows that investments in arts and culture help build vibrant communities. We are proud to support improvements to spaces like the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, which provide access to unique educational experiences for residents and visitors, and help preserve the heritage of local communities."
-The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage
