The Government of Québec, which has been supporting the Organization of World Heritage Cities since 1991, has once again provided its support.  Further to the expansion of the membership potential, voted by the last General Assembly held in Arequipa, Peru, the Ministère des Relations Internationales et de la Francophonie has paid a subsidy to the OWHC for various expenses related to this project. The OWHC wishes to express its gratitude to the Government of Québec.