Ontario is continuing to support festivals and events that create jobs, attract tourists and boost local economies across the province.

Whether brand new or returning for another great year, festivals and events across the province are invited to apply to Celebrate Ontario 2010. The deadline for applications is November 27, 2009 and full application details can be found on the Ministry of Tourism’s website at: www.ontario.ca/celebrateontario.

Festivals and events are important economic drivers for Toronto, as well as communities across the province. Celebrate Ontario 2009 supported 224 festivals and events across Ontario, including local crowd pleasers like the Canadian International Air Show and the Toronto International Film Festival.

This year, Celebrate Ontario 2010 returns with $11 million available to help festivals and events of all sizes reach new audiences and invigorate local economies through increased visitation and visitor spending.

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“I am proud of our government’s support of festivals and events of all sizes through Celebrate Ontario. This program provides an important boost for festivals and events right here in Toronto and across the province, so communities like ours can reap the associated economic benefits from increased tourism and visitor spending.”

— Monte Kwinter, MPP, York Centre.

“Our government knows how important festivals and events are in driving tourism in Ontario. This investment is not only helping our festivals and events enhance their program, it is also helping them attract new audiences to their communities, while creating jobs for more Ontarians and generating increased economic activity for the entire province.”

— Monique Smith, Minister of Tourism

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