A brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance - Prebudget Consultation

A brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance - Prebudget Consultation

A clear strategy to promote the growth of a sector with strong tourism, economic, social and cultural benefits.

FAME’s Annual Report includes a general introduction and relevant data on the importance of the industry.

Festivals and Major Events Canada (FAME) is puzzled by the 2022-2023 federal budget. For FAME, this is a missed opportunity to extend and enhance the Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative, for example, or to make permanent funds that are added year by year.

A brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance - Prebudget Consultation

A brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance - Prebudget Consultation

FAME’s Annual Report includes a general introduction and relevant data on the importance of the industry.

The greatly anticipated 2021-2022 Federal budget, released today, contained the best news festivals and events have received in a year, if not more. More precisely, the Government of Canada responded to the recommendation to support festivals and events by unveiling $200 million in spending to support major arts and cultural festivals and another $200 million to smaller local festivals . For this, FAME and its members are extremely grateful to the the Trudeau government.

A Three-step Roadmap To Recovery For The Festivals And Events Sector