Today, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, announced $27,900 in funding for 6 local projects, which will take place in communities across the Nickel Belt riding on July 1^st as part of Celebrate Canada Funding for the 2023 season. He made this announcement on behalf of Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant.

The funding will directly support:

This funding is part of the Celebrate Canada celebrations, which highlight the ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and regional diversity that makes Canada an inclusive country that so many are proud to call home. These celebrations create opportunities for exchanges and connections between people and communities. They foster feelings of inclusion, openness, and national pride.

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“This year, the Government of Canada is funding close to 1,800 events that will take place from coast to coast to coast throughout the summer. Across the country, Celebrate Canada offers many great opportunities to celebrate our country in our local communities. Enjoy these activities to get together, create connections and memorable moments with your friends and family!” — The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant

“Canada Day is an important time to reflect, celebrate and spend time with family. The Canada Celebrates funding continues to support annual events that people of all ages look forward to. Thank you to volunteers and community partners for all the planning! ” – Marc G. Serré, MP for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages

“The Celebrate Canada funding assists in the delivery of diverse and inclusive community events across the country. I am pleased to see that once again this year, so many welcoming public events in our region will be supported through this funding.” – Paul Lefebvre, Mayor of Greater Sudbury

"The Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre would like to thank MP Marc Serre and the Celebrate Canada Fund for the continued support of Capreol’s Canada Day festivities. The funding allows the museum to open up to all members of the community providing visitors access to northern Ontario’s rich heritage as it relates to the lumber, mining and railroading industries." - Joanne Bowers, Chief Administrative Officer, NORMHC and Celebrate Canada funding recipient 

“On July 1, the Lake Wahnapitae Home and Campers Association will be holding a community barbecue in Skead, followed by fireworks by “Dreamcatcher Fireworks” from Wahnapitae First Nation.  We appreciate the support of Heritage Canada in funding this Canada Day celebration.  This event fits into the motto of the Lake Association - “Protect, Enrich and Enjoy” the Lake Wahnapitae community.” - Chuck Jacobs, President, Lake Wahnapitae Home and Campers Association

“The Celebrate Canada funding will support our annual Canada Day festivities. This year we will have a vendors market, entertainment for all ages, fun family activities and more.” – Mayor Gisele Pageau, Municipality of French River.”– Mayor Gisele Pageau, Municipality of French River.

“The Celebrate Canada funding will support our annual Canada Day, all you can eat, Hamburger and hotdog cookout. Kids will receive small gifts of toys and sweets.  A properly dressed Scotsman will pipe in the Canada Day cake and accompany for the singing of O’Canada. In the evening (fire ban permitting), we will have our annual fire works display!” – Michael Reider, Mayor of the Municipality of Killarney

“The Municipality of West Nipissing is grateful to have received support from ‘Celebrate Canada’ for its Canada Day activities. We are happy to be partnering with local groups to offer a wide variety of activities on July 1st, including live local entertainment and music, games, face painting, a community market, and a basketball tournament during the day, followed by a community concert in the evening. Something fun for everyone! If weather and fire regulations permit, we’ll end the festivities on a colourful note with a fireworks show.” - Catherine Levac-Lafond, Community Development Officer

“The Municipality of St Charles is grateful for the Celebrate Canada funding of $1200 which will, with the help of dedicated volunteers, allow us to host a Celebrate Canada event on July 1 at the St Charles Arena, 99 King St. East, St.-Charles.The activities planned for the day include food, live band, kids and family games, vendors and the day will end with fireworks. We have been organizing this event for about 20 years with the assistance of Celebrate Canada Funding.” - Denis Turcot, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of St.-Charles

Quick Facts

• Celebrate Canada Days highlight our ethnic, linguistic, cultural and regional diversity, which help make Canada a truly inclusive and global country.
• June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, which takes place on the summer solstice. It is a special opportunity to learn more about the cultural and linguistic diversity as well as the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.
• June 24 is Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, a celebration of Canadian Francophonie and the Fête nationale du Québec, highlighting the French language and the diversity and richness of the culture, heritage and history of Francophones in Canada.
• June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day, honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society.
• July 1, Canada Day, is an opportunity to reflect on the past, but also to take advantage of the present moment to envision a better future for all. It highlights the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and gives us an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to equity, inclusion and mutual respect.

Associated Links

Celebrate Canada Days

Media Contact:

Kaylie Dudgeon
Special Assistant
Marc G. Serré
MP Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages
705-507-2416
[email protected]