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Statement
Fire Destroys the Manège Militaire in Québec City
April 5, 2008
The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, and Minister responsible for the Québec region, and the Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, issued the following statement today in response to the destruction by fire of Québec City’s historic drill hall, the Manège Militaire.
“I was stunned to hear the sad news that the Manège Militaire in Québec City was destroyed by fire during the evening of April 4, 2008,” said Minister Verner.
“Built in 1887, the Manège Militaire is one of the most important historic buildings in Québec City. It was declared a national historic site in 1986. The Manège Militaire housed the oldest French-speaking unit of the Canadian army, the Voltigeurs de Québec.”
Ministers Verner and MacKay noted that they were saddened by the news which affected one of the important elements of Québec City’s history. They also wished to underline the remarkable efforts of the brave firefighters who tackled the fire.
“We are greatly relieved that no one was injured in the blaze,” added Minister MacKay. “We will ensure that the Voltigeurs are able to continue their activities and remain one of the jewels in the history of the French-Canadian military.”
“This building, nationally recognized for its architectural importance, is of inestimable historic value to the heritage of Québec City.”
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Information:
Jean-Nicolas Marchand
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages
418 648-2430
Dan Dugas
Director of Communications Office of the Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613 996-3100
Statement
Fire Destroys the Manège Militaire in Québec City
April 5, 2008
The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, and Minister responsible for the Québec region, and the Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, issued the following statement today in response to the destruction by fire of Québec City’s historic drill hall, the Manège Militaire.
“I was stunned to hear the sad news that the Manège Militaire in Québec City was destroyed by fire during the evening of April 4, 2008,” said Minister Verner.
“Built in 1887, the Manège Militaire is one of the most important historic buildings in Québec City. It was declared a national historic site in 1986. The Manège Militaire housed the oldest French-speaking unit of the Canadian army, the Voltigeurs de Québec.”
Ministers Verner and MacKay noted that they were saddened by the news which affected one of the important elements of Québec City’s history. They also wished to underline the remarkable efforts of the brave firefighters who tackled the fire.
“We are greatly relieved that no one was injured in the blaze,” added Minister MacKay. “We will ensure that the Voltigeurs are able to continue their activities and remain one of the jewels in the history of the French-Canadian military.”
“This building, nationally recognized for its architectural importance, is of inestimable historic value to the heritage of Québec City.”
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Information:
Jean-Nicolas Marchand
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages
418 648-2430
Dan Dugas
Director of Communications Office of the Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613 996-3100