MPP Jill Dunlop Announces Ontario Boosting FrancophoneArts and Culture in Penetanguishene

August 27, 2025

The Ontario government is investing $9,000.00 in Penetanguishene
to support good jobs and help local Francophone artists and community arts and culture
organizations thrive.

La Clé d’la Baie en Huronie – Association culturelle francophone will receive $9,000.00 through
the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. The
announcement was made by Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North.

“Our government understands the important role that the arts play in fostering dynamic and
thriving communities across Ontario,” said Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North. “This support
will help La Clé d’la Baie en Huronie – Association culturelle francophone’s artists and arts
organizations continue to make a positive impact on our economy, create good jobs and draw
more visitors to our community.”

The Diffusion – projets francophones program grant is designed to maximize the positive
impact of Ontario’s cultural sector in local communities throughout the province. The program
provides artistic programming support as an incentive for not-for-profit Francophone
organizations, cultural centres, festivals and presenters to showcase Ontario Francophone arts
and artists to a wide range of audiences in their communities. In Penetanguishene, this funding
will enable La Clé d’la Baie en Huronie – Association culturelle francophone to Offrir une
programmation artistique variée afin de sensibiliser la communauté du Comté de Simcoe aux
arts de la scène tout en soutenant des artistes franco-ontariens.

The funding is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by supporting workers,
businesses, communities and jobs in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty, while creating
a solid foundation for a strong, resilient and competitive future.

“Ontario’s Francophone arts and culture sector plays a vital role in building vibrant
communities and driving economic growth,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and
Gaming. “Now more than ever, we must invest in homegrown artists and organizations that
foster pride, influence creativity and strengthen local economies. Our government is thrilled to
support La Clé d’la Baie en Huronie – Association culturelle francophone in showcasing
creative Francophone artists in communities across the province.”