TORONTO, August 11, 2021

Arts and culture help strengthen the bonds in our communities. Having spaces that brings artists and the public together contributes to the vitality of our country.

The Government of Canada knows that cultural and community infrastructure helps build strong, dynamic and prosperous communities. That is why the government is making an important investment in Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre, a key cultural centre that contributes to the vitality of Toronto’s waterfront and is a destination for visitors from across Canada and around the world.

Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament (Toronto–Danforth), announced the Government of Canada is investing $20 million in Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre over the next two years for urgent capital work. Ms. Dabrusin made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage. As outlined in Budget 2021, this funding is provided through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Harbourfront Centre Funding Program.

This investment will help in undertaking priority capital improvements and repairs that will update performance spaces and venues, and address issues necessary to safely welcome back artists, visitors, audiences and staff who have faced extraordinary challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Investing in the Harbourfront Centre will not only improve the infrastructure, but will also support access to arts, culture and recreation, and provide greater opportunities to showcase the diversity and richness of Canada.