June 3, 2019
FAME’s Annual Report includes a general introduction and relevant data on the importance of the industry.
March 19, 2019
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…
November 12, 2018
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.
August 20, 2018
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.
August 18, 2018
FAME, the only pan-Canadian organization exclusively comprised of festivals and events in the country, a brief as part of the pre-budget consultations in Ottawa.
June 7, 2018
A new economic impact study of 17 major Canadian events shows that FAME’s request for the federal government to establish a program dedicated to the growth of the events industry is more relevant and timely than ever.
May 31, 2018
The KPMG study estimates that a group of 17 events generated a combined $290.8 million in economic benefits (added value at market prices).
February 27, 2018
Following the presentation of the federal budget for 2018–2019, FAME is disappointed that the federal government did not see fit to support the development and growth of the event industry at this time.
February 3, 2018
Thriving events and festivals do more than create culture, preserve heritage and foster a sense of community. They are crucial for Canada’s economic health and global competitiveness. In 2009, the Canadian Festivals Coalition commissioned a report that measured the substantial economic impact of 15…
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