Montréal – Department of Canadian Heritage

The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, on behalf of the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced $175,000 in funding for Golf Canada. This funding, provided through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program, supports the hosting of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Canadian Open.

The 105th edition of the tournament will be held in Montréal, Quebec, from July 21 to 27, 2014.

Quick Facts

• The Government of Canada contributed more than $827,000 to Golf Canada in 2013–2014 through Sport Canada’s Sport Support Program.
• In 2013–2014, Sport Canada’s Athlete Assistance Program supported 17 golf athletes with living, training, tuition, and special needs expenses.
• The Royal Canadian Golf Association, commonly known as Golf Canada, is recognized as the national sport governing body for golf. Founded in 1895, it is a not-for-profit national sport organization based in Oakville, Ontario.

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