Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement on Lincoln Alexander Day: “Today we remember Lincoln Alexander, a trailblazing Canadian who overcame racial discrimination and humble roots to become Canada’s first Black member of Parliament and cabinet minister. Born in Toronto in 1922 to immigrants from the Caribbean, Lincoln Alexander was … Read more
Ten community projects in Southern Alberta will receive a total of over $4.8 million through the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, Canada 150 Fund andCanada Cultural Spaces Fund to help communities modernize local recreation facilities, as well as improve social and cultural infrastructure and programs. Budget 2016 provided an additional $150 million over two years to Canada’s … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement on Raoul Wallenberg Day: “Today, Canada pays tribute to Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat whose incredible courage and determination saved more than 100,000 Jews in Nazi-occupied Hungary. Mr. Wallenberg risked his own life to grant Jews in Budapest and on the trains with certificates … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) announced $3,595,000 in cultural infrastructure funding for the Royal Tyrrell Museum. This is the first time the Museum has received Government of Canada infrastructure funding. This support will allow the Royal Tyrrell Museum to expand its facility, creating 1,300 m2 dedicated to hands-on activities that encourage exploration, as well as … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) met with cultural stakeholders and business people from Canada and China at a reception co-hosted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai as part of a seven-day working trip in China. During her speech, Joly underscored the importance of increasing diplomatic exchanges, strengthening cultural and economic relationships, and developing … Read more
In China, Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) met with Liu Yuzhu, Director of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, and confirmed the return of illegally exported cultural property to China. An official ceremony will be held in Ottawa on January 18. The significant heritage objects being returned are two ancient fossils, and a … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced the appointments of Michèle Gagné as full-time Secretary and André L. Potvin as part-time Commissioner of the National Battlefields Commission. These three-year appointments came into effect December 28, 2016 and December 21, 2016 respectively. Joly also announced the appointment of Sharilyn J. Ingram as Chair of the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board for a three-year … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement on Tamil Heritage Month: The Tamil-Canadian community is a shining example of how Canada is made stronger through its cultural diversity. The Tamil language is one of the oldest living languages in the world, and we are enriched by Tamil-Canadian contributions to every aspect … Read more
The Edmonton Opera is receiving $405,000 through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund to transform 4,900 square feet of its existing production facility into a rehearsal hall. This funding was announced by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.). This investment will allow the Edmonton Opera to build capacity and create … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) concluded six days of working meetings in Europe where she had the opportunity to meet and talk arts and culture with various stakeholders, including cultural organizations and Canadian artists and creators working abroad. A key feature of her discussions in Europe was how to adapt our cultural … Read more
