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Peter Buckland, Minister Moore, MP Rodney Weston, Mayor Court and MP Rob Moore at the announcement
Saint John Designated One of the 2010 Cultural Capitals of Canada
August 26, 2009 -- Saint John, New Brunswick -- Rob moore MP for Fundy Royal joined the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament (Saint John), and His Worship Ivan Court, Mayor of Saint John at the announcement that Saint John New Brunswick has been designated a Cultural Capital of Canada for 2010.
The Cultural Capital of Canada designation is awarded for merit, as determined by the quality of a proposed project and earlier achievements by the candidate community that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the arts and culture. An independent advisory committee evaluates the candidate communities and makes its recommendations to the Minister. Funding is provided to support special projects that celebrate the arts and culture. Amounts vary according to the size of the municipality. Municipalities with a population between 50 000 and 125 000, such as Saint John, may receive up to $750,000.
With this funding, the city will launch Saint John 225: The Original City / La ville originale, a year-long program of events that celebrates the creativity, culture, and heritage of the Saint John region. Saint John 225 begins on January 1, 2010.
Rob Moore is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and the MP for Fundy Royal.
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William Spisso
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Office of Rob Moore, M.P. Fundy Royal
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