CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION ASSOCIATION

$7,023,565.00 CAD

≈ 90 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Program
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI)
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2021-2022
Agreement period
April 19, 2021 – February 15, 2023
Reference
feddevontario:062-2021-2022-Q4-00097

Published purpose

This project will support the Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNE) located in the City of Toronto. Project activities will include support for operational expenses, implementation of COVID-19 health and safety requirements and the expansion and modernization of operations to support the return of the CNE to pre-pandemic scale and scope helping the organization recover from the impacts of the pandemic, remain competitive among similar festivals in North America and attract visitors.

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This project funds the Canadian National Exhibition Association in Toronto to cover operational costs, COVID-19 safety measures, and modernization efforts to help the fair return to pre-pandemic scale and attract visitors.

Category: Culture Arts Primarily funds activity in Canada

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