Canada 150: almost 31 million participants from coast to coast

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Saturday, 30 December, 2017 16:24

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Nearly 31 million people have taken part in the activities surrounding the 150th anniversary of canadian Confederation, according to estimates by the ministry of Heritage.

In a statement released Saturday, canadian Heritage states that six million young people are mobilized to participate in the various projects developed as part of the celebrations. In total, 5800 projects and activities, both at the local and national level, have been funded by the Canada 150.

At the end of the year, the department expects that 87 % of Canadians have taken part in the festivities.

Free access to the sites of Parks Canada has been particularly attractive to Canadians. In fact, more than 27.3 million people visited a national park, a national historic site or marine conservation area.

The promotion of Canada as a tourism destination has also borne fruit, in particular among young Canadians belong to the millennial generation. An increase of 16 % of the tourist clientele has been recorded this year.

The minister Mélanie Joly welcomed the legacy programming of Canada 150 to citizens.

“For some, this will be a building, a memory, a new relationship or the discovery of a new perspective, but the legacy of Canada 150 will be, for me, the relationships that we have forged between us,” she said by way of press release.

“The investments made this year will strengthen our sense of belonging and awaken our conscience as a citizen. As we reflect on the legacy of Canada 150 and to our future, I would like to underline our continuing obligation to Aboriginal peoples: a commitment to do the right things, correctly. No relationship is more important.”