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May 3, 2021

2020 Annual Report

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

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April 19, 2021

2021 Federal Budget : Festivals and Major Events Canada Grateful to the Trudeau Government

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 supp…

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February 8, 2021

Opening the Door to Celebrate Together Again

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

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November 20, 2019

Federal Cabinet Announcement: FAME Welcomes the Nomination of New Federal Partners

Festivals and Major Events Canada (FAME) is enthusiastic regarding the recent announcement of the Liberal Party of Canada’s Cabinet. While we are welcoming new faces such as Ministers Steven Guilbeault and Bill Blair to the portfolios of Canadian Heritage and Public Safety, we are also welcoming ba…

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September 15, 2019

End of the Festival Season and Upcoming Federal Election: FAME and RÉMI Call Upon Political Parties

As a summer season highlighted by great weather and exciting events draws to a close, Festivals and Major Events Canada (FAME) and le Regroupement des événements majeurs internationaux (RÉMI) are calling upon the federal political parties – in the midst of their election campaigns – to commit to en…

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June 3, 2019

2018 Annual Report

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

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March 19, 2019

2019 Federal Budget : FAME Applauds Measures Affecting Canadian Festivals and Events

The 2019-2020 Federal budget contains extremely positive news for Festivals and Major Events Canada (FAME)! It includes measures that aim to ensure security at community gatherings, as well as an important increase in funding for both the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) and the Building Commun…

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November 12, 2018

A Plan to Create a Better Business Environment for All Festivals and Events in Canada

This plan proposes to “keep them safe,” “support their growth,” and “focus on creation.” It presents the challenges they face in each of these areas and proposes actions to be taken.

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August 20, 2018

Canadians Favourable to Financial Intervention From the Federal Government to Help Festivals and Events Ensure the Safety of Participants, According to a Survey

According to a Léger survey commissioned by FAME and the Regroupement des événements majeurs internationaux (RÉMI), nearly three in four Canadians (72%) are in favour of financial intervention from the federal government to help festivals and events ensure the safety of participants.