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Congres Mondial Acadien generated $16M for local economy, report finds

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The Congres Mondial Acadien brought in $16 million to our region.

The event in summer 2024 saw 12,000 people take part in Yarmouth, Argyle and Clare, 53 percent were from outside the area.

The numbers were presented in Tusket Saturday by the province’s French economic development council (CDENE)

The council’s Andre LeBlanc says it was a big success.

“It brought together key players to share ideas, create partnerships, and inspire action for the future. This is our Acadian economy, and this is our future,” said LeBlanc.

The report also said 93 percent of participants were satisfied with how the Congres was run.

They also held a panel discussion that focused on tourism, Acadian culture, music and business impacts.

Another presentation is happening this Saturday, April 18 at the Clare Veterans Centre.

*with files from Candice Phibbs

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Economic impact report on Congres mondial acadien to soon be released

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We’re soon going to know the economic impact of a major event in our area.

The 2024 Congres mondial acadien brought thousands to Yarmouth, Argyle and Clare for events, concerts and more.

That included a Tintamarre parade through downtown Yarmouth, and a nationally televised concert from the Yarmouth Airport.

A report is being released about the benefits of the event to the region, it’s being presented in Argyle and Clare this month.

It was done by Le Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ).

The first session will be held at the Salle-Pere-Maurice LeBlanc theatre in Tusket on April 11.

The second is at the Clare Veterans Centre in Saulnierville on April 18.

The sessions will feature a question and answer period, and community members are invited to share their experiences.