Chatham-Kent-Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren is urging local residents to get involved in next year’s celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary.
“Celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary is an opportunity for everyone to participate in a variety of ways, whether it is organizing an event or simply planting a Canadian flag in their front yard,” said Van Kesteren. “While we all look forward to parades and fireworks, I encourage everyone – individuals, families, neighborhoods, community groups, and businesses – to explore what they can do to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary.
Van Kesteren has made available a list of funding programs with application links for groups looking to host larger events. Applications will be assessed by a government department based on their merit and available funding. For larger community event, Van Kesteren is deferring to the municipalities to decide permits for venues and personnel requirements, such as policing.
Van Kesteren said his priority on Canada Day will be to attend as many events across the riding as possible while planning other 150th anniversary events outside of Canada Day.
The Federal Government is not accepting applications for the Celebrate Canada program until November 2016. However, those wishing to apply can find more details on the Celebrate Canada webpage at canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1447169330601.
Those looking to apply for The Canada 150 Fund need to contact the Ontario Heritage Program Officer at 1-800-749-7061. More information is available at canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1424795454758.
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