Cultural Industries Ontario North (CION) got a $850,000 boost on Tuesday to advance the development and promotion of the region’s digital and film media, TV and music industries.
The funding is welcome news to CION.
“We are experiencing a dramatic increase in the film, television, media arts production and music sectors in Northern Ontario,” said associate executive director Tammy Frick. “FedNor and the Government of Canada’s investment in CION ensures the continued growth of good jobs in our region, while building a sustainable media arts industry that will enhance and benefit the economy and encourage a healthy production culture across Northern Ontario.”
Specifically, the funding will support CION’s ongoing operations for a three-year period and help to attract private sector investment in film and television projects, creating new revenue opportunities for communities, artists and production professionals living and working in the region.
The announcement was made by Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre and Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré on behalf of Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor Navdeep Bains.
“Investing in Northern Ontario’s creative economy will help to level the economic playing field and create new opportunities for the region’s digital and film media, TV and music industries,” said Lefebvre.
“This strategic investment in CION will further position our region as a leader in the creative economy and improve the quality of life for families who live and work in the North,” said Serré.
- Sudbury.com
