Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) and Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould (Vancouver-Granville, B.C.) issued the following statement on Human Rights Day: “As we reflect on the significance on this year’s Human Rights Day and on the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2018, we … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) officially opened the Canada 150 Rink on Parliament Hill. She was accompanied by Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.); Eugene Melnyk, representative of the Ottawa International Hockey Festival and Owner, Governor and Chairman of the Ottawa Senators; Verna Polson, Grand Chief, Algonquin Anishinabeg … Read more
The Government of Canada, in partnership with Special Olympics Canada, welcomed approximately 135 Canadian athletes, coaches and mission personnel to Ottawa to celebrate their achievements at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games. The athletes were welcomed onto the floor of the House of Commons and honoured by all members of Parliament, who represent Canadians … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement: “Today, on Holodomor Memorial Day, Canadians pause to remember the millions of Ukrainians who suffered and died by forced starvation under the tyrannical regime of Joseph Stalin in the early 1930s. This genocidal act of forced starvation was undertaken by the Stalin … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced that Canada will take over the presidency of TV5 for the next two years, starting in January 2018. Switzerland—which held the presidency in 2016 and 2017—passed the torch to Canada, which will now host the conference of responsible ministers and the annual meeting of senior officials. TV5 offers … Read more
During an event at the National Music Centre, Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) reiterated the main themes of the government’s vision for Creative Canada, Canada’s first-ever strategy to strengthen the country’s diverse and vibrant creative sector. The renewed policy approach rests on three pillars: investing in Canadian creators and creative industry … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced the Department of Canadian Heritage will provide total funding of more than $1.16 million for four Edmonton-area projects. The projects are receiving funding through Inter-Action, the Government of Canada’s multiculturalism grants and contributions program. The full release is available online. During an event with the Edmonton … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) and Liberal MP Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) met with local small business owners representing the food, creative and retail industries to discuss the federal government’s plan to reduce taxes for small businesses and support their growth. Call 819-997-7788. Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced that the … Read more
Speaking at an event hosted by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) reiterated the main themes of the government’s vision for Creative Canada, Canada’s first-ever strategy to strengthen the country’s diverse and vibrant creative sector. The renewed policy approach rests on three pillars: investing in Canadian creators … Read more
During her visit to Mexico City, Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) met with government representatives, business leaders and representatives of Canadian and Mexican creative industries. Joly took part in a bilateral meeting with Mexican Secretary of Culture María Cristina García Cepeda to discuss areas for cooperation, including in the context of Canada’s first Creative … Read more
