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 SASKATOON–On behalf of the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women, Lynne Yelich, Member of Parliament Blackstrap, today announced $17,596 in funding for Purich Publishing. Funding will enable the company to increase its promotional activities and reach new markets, as well as to increase its financial viability.
“Purich Publishing produces and develops important books that are an integral part of Saskatchewan’s history and culture,” said Ms. Yelich. “Publishers such as Purich give local authors a fair chance to demonstrate their talent not only to a Saskatchewan readership, but also to Canadians across the country.”
“By supporting a Canadian publisher, Canada’s New Government is helping our literature to flourish, ensuring that Canadians have access to high-quality books and encouraging a wide audience for our culture at home and abroad,” said Minister Oda. “This support will allow us, as a small, specialized publisher located in Saskatoon, to continue developing quality books of national interest and to emphasize quality over quantity of titles,” added publishers Karen Bolstad and Donald Purich. Canada’s New Government has provided this funding under the Aid to Publishers component of the Book Publishing Industry Development Program (BPIDP) of the Department of Canadian Heritage. BPIDP seeks to strengthen the capacity of the Canadian-owned and -controlled sector of the industry to publish and market Canadian books in both domestic and international markets. Lynne Yelich is currently completing her 6th annual January Open House Tour. The Member of Parliament from Blackstrap met with constituents in coffee shops and town halls across the riding answering questions and listening to concerns. Many constituents have signed the Blackstrap Supports the Troops banner that will be sent to the troops later this year. For details on Tour visit www.lynneyelich.ca -30- For more information please contact 613-995-5653 |
