QUÉBEC CITY, August 10, 2021

Arts venues bring together Canadians from all backgrounds. By investing in creative spaces, the Government of Canada is supporting artists and their productions, strengthening our identity and stimulating our economy.

During his visit to Théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced an additional investment of $2,054,388 for the theatre company’s relocation project to the former Dalhousie fire station in Québec City.

This amount is in addition to the $3.8 million provided in 2018 through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. It will allow the organization to deal with the increase in the cost of materials related to the overheating of the construction market in Quebec, which has intensified in recent years.

The funding provided to the Théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs will allow it to establish itself in a permanent venue adapted especially for young audiences. The expansion and transformation of the premises, along with the acquisition of specialized equipment, will provide optimal conditions so that the organization can pursue its mission while meeting the professional standards of the theatre community.