The Government of Canada
supports "ComediHa! salue Montréal!"
MONTRÉAL, May 8, 2024
/CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian
Heritage, and the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of
Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development
Agency of Canada for the Regions
of Quebec, announced the
Government of Canada's commitment
to support a unique edition of "ComediHa! salue Montréal!" taking
place from July 18 to 28, 2024, in
the Quartier des spectacles.
Montréal is synonymous with great festive gatherings. The
economic and cultural benefits are undeniable, both for the
Montréal region and for the country as a whole. The project
proposed by ComediHa! fits perfectly into the city's calendar and
provides a transitional platform for local and international talent
to continue to shine on the Montréal summer scene.
ComediHa! celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. To mark the
occasion, it will be offering high-profile events at the Place des
Festivals and other venues, confirming Montréal's vital role in
showcasing comedy on a national and international scale.
The Government of Canada will
release details of this support at a later date.
Quotes
"Our government is firmly committed to supporting cultural
industries, a true pillar of our identity and our economy. Our
support for 'ComediHa! salue Montréal' demonstrates this perfectly.
This festival was made possible by productive discussions with our
partner and different orders of government, which shows our desire
to see this event take place. Supporting ComediHa! highlights the
importance of cultural industries, which are essential not only for
the development of artists, but also for bringing residents and
visitors together to share an enriching experience."
—The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian
Heritage
"Montréal is renowned globally for its festivals and especially
for its comedy shows, which attract millions of tourists from
around the world each year. That's why I'm proud that our
government is committed to preserving one of the most important
comedy festivals in the world, here in Montréal. This is good news
for our tourism industry and the many people in Montréal who depend
on it."
—The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and
Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of
Canada for the Regions of
Quebec
SOURCE Canadian Heritage