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Parliamentary Secretary Marie–France Lalonde confirms funding for official languages organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN S, NL, May 20, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada continues to support its network of partners to enhance the vitality of official language minority communities, while also contributing to innovation and excellence.
Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario and Official Languages), announced the Government of Canada has invested $1.6 million in 2020-2021 in eight organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador. That represents a 33-percent funding increase since 2018, which goes directly to organizations in the province so they can play a greater role in maintaining the vitality of the Acadian and Francophone communities. She made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages.