""This is a very modest ask. It's a smart ask and it's an urgent ask," Callie Metler, executive director of Capital Pride in Ottawa, stated, emphasizing the need for provincial support for Pride festivals."
""We're not here asking for a handout. We're here to ensure that Ontario remains a vibrant, an economic driven province," Kojo Modeste, executive director of Pride Toronto, explained the economic benefits of Pride events."
""Prides are getting much more expensive to run and this is becoming the case every single year," Modeste noted, highlighting the increasing financial burden on organizers."
Pride festival organizers in Ontario are urging the provincial government to create a $4.5 million fund to support rising event costs. They propose $1.5 million annually for three years, managed by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. Organizers argue that this funding is essential for maintaining vibrant local economies, as Pride events generate significant taxable revenue and support local businesses. The decline in corporate sponsorship has exacerbated financial challenges, making provincial support more urgent than ever.
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