Growing communities need more infrastructure. Community facilities, like libraries and cultural and recreation centres, are essential spaces where Canadians can come together as neighbours. That is why, as part of Budget 2024, the federal government committed to investing in cities and towns across the country.

“By supporting TOHU and our local artists, we are making a significant investment in our cultural industries, which are critical drivers of our economy. The arts and culture sector not only enriches our lives, but it also creates jobs, boosts tourism and supports local businesses. It is a vibrant and dynamic part of our society that deserves our unwavering support.”

– The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

“We appreciate that the Government of Canada recognizes the positive impact of culture on its citizens. This important support will enable us to meet part of the significant increase in broadcasting costs, while allowing Montréal to shine as the international capital of circus arts.”
– Stéphane Lavoie, General and Programming Director, TOHU

“TOHU is an organization that plays a central role in Saint-Léonard–Saint-Michel. When our government supports projects like the Festival Montréal Complètement Cirque, it not only helps create jobs and support our tourism industry, but it also supports our entire community.”

– Patricia Lattanzio, MP, Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel

• In Budget 2024, the government is delivering fairness for every generation with a housing plan that includes

  • building nearly 4 million new homes
  • expanding Canada’s social safety net to make life cost less and giving Canadians the health care they need and
  • investing in innovation and productivity to create good jobs and economic growth 

• The government’s plan for tax fairness makes these investments in younger generations possible by increasing capital gains taxes on 0.13 per cent of Canadians, in any given year, to generate $19.4 billion in new revenue over five years.

• Increasing the inclusion rate on capital gains is also expected to generate significant new revenue for provincial and territorial governments, equivalent to up to 60 per cent of the new federal revenue ($11.64 billion over five years). For provinces and territories, this new revenue can be used to lift up every generation by making transformative investments in housing, health care, education, child care, infrastructure and more.

Associated links

• Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation
• Budget 2024: Chapter 5 – Safer, Healthier Communities

Media may contact:

Aissa Diop
Director of Communications
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Aissa.Diop@cic.gc.ca