Press Release Department: Federal - Canadian Heritage

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.) announced the reinstatement and modernization of a program that has helped clarify and strengthen the constitutional rights of Canadians by supporting test cases. The Court Challenges Program will provide financial aid to groups and individuals asserting … Read more

Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) issued the following statement on the Selection of Isabelle Charest as Canada’s Chef de Mission for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games: “On behalf of all Canadians, I congratulate Isabelle Charest on her selection as Chef de Mission for Team Canada at the PyeongChang 2018 … Read more

Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), along with Mireille Apollon, Deputy Mayor and City Councillor for Gatineau, and Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, and others, officially launched Winterlude. Canadians will enjoy an array of activities at three official Winterlude sites: Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau, Confederation Park and Marion Dewar Plaza, and the Rideau Canal Skateway … Read more

Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement on Black History Month: “Every February, Canadians mark Black History Month, a celebration of the remarkable achievements of Black Canadians and the contributions they have made to our country. Throughout our history Black Canadians have helped shape society as leaders, activists, educators, … Read more

Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement on the shooting at a Quebec City mosque: “I condemn last night’s attack on the Centre culturel islamique de Québec in Québec City. This was a deplorable attack on a place of refuge and worship, and I am saddened to see such a violent … Read more

The Government of Canada is investing more than $47,000 to enable the Centennial Museum and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 145 in Atikokan make much-needed improvements to its facilities. Liberal MP Don Rusnak (Thunder Bay–Rainy River, Ont.) announced that the Centennial Museum will receive $31,500 from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund to upgrade and replace its roof. He also announced an investment … Read more

Liberal MP Hedy Fry (Vancouver Centre, B.C.) announced that the Vancouver East Cultural Centre, a multidisciplinary arts presenter known locally as the Cultch, is receiving $239,263 from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund to support the purchase of specialized equipment. Funding will be used to purchase and install new audio, video and lighting equipment and related hardware for … Read more

Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced funding of $1,372,700 for Théâtre Périscope to support its efforts to bring its facilities up to standard. This funding will allow the organization to renovate and reconfigure its performance spaces in order to improve its operations. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788. Heritage and Official … Read more

Liberal MP Sherry Romanado (Longueuil-Charles-LeMoyne, Que.) announced that the Ville de Longueuil will receive $150,770 in funding for studies required to develop its cultural complex project. This funding, provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will allow the Ville de Longueuil to update select studies from 2012 and carry out further studies to … Read more

Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced $16,300 in funding for the 33rd edition of the Saguenay en Neige festival, which will run from February 2 to 12, 2017, in Saguenay’s Jonquière borough. This funding will allow the organization to offer support to its team of volunteers and include activities that promote Saguenay artists. The … Read more