MONTRÉAL, June 10, 2022

This year, les Francos de Montréal return to their spring timing with a rich and diverse lineup.

Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez and the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced funding for les Francos de Montréal.

Canadian Heritage is providing $630,000 in financial support for the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Francos, through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. This support will contribute to the revival of the Quebec and Canadian cultural sector and to the development of Francophone music.

Canada Economic Development is providing $975,000 in financial assistance to the festival for a three-year period covering 2022, 2023 and 2024. Provided as a non-repayable contribution through the Quebec Economic Development Program, this support will be used to market and promote the festival to international audiences, attract foreign tourists to Montréal and develop new products.