Liberal MP Wayne Long (Saint John-Rothesay, N.B.) announced a matching grant of $334,831 for the Symphony New Brunswick Foundation, in support of the programs of Symphony New Brunswick, Inc. The Government of Canada is providing these funds to the Symphony New Brunswick Foundation as part of a matching program to complement existing fundraising efforts of the Symphony New … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement on Passover: “At sunset this evening, families and friends will gather together to observe the beginning of Passover, one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar. Passover is marked by the ceremonial Seder meal and the retelling of the powerful … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced the appointment of eight part-time members to the Board of Directors of the Canada Council for the Arts. The members’ terms are for a four-year period. The full posting is available online. Call 819-997-7788. Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) outlined how the Government of Canada is supporting … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) participated in the inaugural Meeting of G7 Culture Ministers, which was held in Florence, Italy. This meeting marks an important milestone in laying the foundations for greater international cooperation in the sector. Ministers of culture and important cultural leaders of the G7 countries, as well as representatives of … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: “On March 21, people in Canada and around the world mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The day was declared by the United Nations in 1966 in memory of … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement on Nowruz: “Today—the first day of spring—marks the beginning of Nowruz, the Persian New Year. The holiday, observed by Canadians in Persian, Central Asian, Kurdish and Ismaili communities, celebrates new beginnings and the rebirth of nature. It is also a time to reflect … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement: “Today, people of Irish descent in Canada and around the world celebrate their culture by marking the Feast of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland,” she said. “The Irish have played an important role in the history of Canada. From their early settlements … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced that Canada has become a member of Eurimages, the Council of Europe’s common film coproduction fund. Films coproduced by Canadians and their European partners will be able to access support from Eurimages. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Liberal MP David de Burgh Graham (Laurentides–Labelle, Que.) announced more than $78,000 in funding for the Domaine Saint-Bernard Trust for its community project, Festival Manitou: Célébration des cultures autochtones. Thanks to this support the festival will promote Indigenous culture through stories and legends, dance performances and cooking demonstrations, and learn about traditional herbal medicine. The full release is available online. … Read more
Liberal MP Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.), announced that the Ville de Gatineau will receive $401,725 in funding to renovate Odyssée Hall in the Maison de la culture de Gatineau. This funding will be used to improve performing conditions in Odyssée Hall. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
