News | Festivals and Major Events

March 28, 2023

Federal Budget 2023-2024 : Very Promising Announcements for Festivals and Events

Festivals and Major Events Canada (FAME) describes some of the measures in the budget as “very promising”. FAME notes that the federal government has responded to some of their concerns in two specific ways that they welcome, pending further details.

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February 10, 2023

Unleashing the Full Potential of Event and Festival Tourism and Countering the Effects of Inflation

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

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October 14, 2022

Unleashing the Full Potential of Event and Festival Tourism

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

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August 4, 2022

Unleashing the Full Potential of Event and Festival Tourism

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

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May 1, 2022

2021 Annual Report

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

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April 7, 2022

Federal Budget 2022-2023 : FAME Puzzled

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.

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