Government of Canada grants $1,200,000 for 2024 ComediHa! hello Montréal comedy festival
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comedy festival this summer for its 25th anniversary.Today, the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), along with the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Pascale StOnge, are unveiling the funding the Government of Canada has granted to the Festival International du Rire ComediHa! hello Montr\xe9al.CED has provided a nonrepayable contribution of $600,000 under its Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) to promote and hold the festival in Montr\xe9al.For its part, the Department of Canadian Heritage has allocated $600,000 for 20242025 under the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. The financial support in partnership with different levels of government makes it possible to celebrate the creativity and joie de vivre that characterize our city. has stood out as a major player in the live performance, festival, film, television and distribution industry. CEDs Quebec Economic Development Program helps communities seize economic development and diversification opportunities that are promising for the future.For further information (media only), please contact:Charles Thibault-B\xe9land Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritagecharles.thibault-beland@pch.gc.caMarie-Justine Torres Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regionsmarie-justine.torresames@ised-isde.gc.ca