Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement: “November 4, the Sikh community marks Gurparab, the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and one of the holiest days on the Sikh calendar. Born in 1469, Guru Nanak is the founder of the Sikh religion. The first of the … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced the appointment of three new part-time members to the Board of Trustees of the Canada Science and Technology Museum: Radosveta Ilieva (Quebec), three-year term effective immediately; Andréanne Leduc (Quebec), four-year term effective immediately; and Marianne D. Sadar (British Columbia), four-year term effective immediately. The full release is available online. … Read more
Liberal MP David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) took part in the official unveiling of the Lord Stanley’s Gift Monument to mark Canada 150, the 125th anniversary of the Stanley Cup and the 100th anniversary of the National Hockey League. He was accompanied by Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa; George Hunter, Vice-President and Chair of the Board of Lord Stanley Memorial Monument Inc.; and … Read more
Liberal MP Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) announced $5 million in funding to help create the Cape Breton Centre for Arts, Culture and Innovation, a new creative hub in Sydney. The New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation, which is receiving the funding for this project, will transform the historic Holy Angels Convent through extensive building renovations and the … Read more
During the 2017 Creative City Summit in Halifax, Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) reiterated the main themes of Creative Canada, Canada’s first-ever strategy to strengthen our diverse and vibrant creative sector. Creative Canada offers a renewed policy approach that rests on three pillars: investing in Canadian creators and cultural entrepreneurs, promoting the … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement: “Tonight, members of Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities in Canada and around the world celebrate Diwali, also called the “Festival of Lights,” and Bandi Chhor Divas. Coinciding with the night of the new moon, this festival signifies the victory of light … Read more
Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) announced increased funding to the Athlete Assistance Program. The investment will increase annual funding by an additional $5 million for a total of $33 million, which represents an 18 percent increase. The full release is available online. Call 819-639-3645. Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton … Read more
For the first time, a family skating rink will be constructed on Parliament Hill from December 7-31, thanks to support from the Ottawa International Hockey Festival and the Ottawa Senators. It will be open to all Canadians and serve as the focal point for Canada 150 Skating Day on December 10, which will also include events … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced her intention to lead Canada’s first creative industries trade mission to China in April 2018. This mission will support Canadian creators and businesses in the creative industries who are looking to further new partnerships and build business-to-business relationships in China and strengthen the cultural and economic … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced $252,350 for Les amis de la musique de Richmond to improve their Patrick-Quinn concert hall. This funding, provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will allow the organization to renovate their performance space and improve safety and accessibility. The full release is … Read more
