Press Release Department: Federal - Canadian Heritage

Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) and Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced a review of the Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations. The Regulations govern communications with and services to the public in English and French. The Government will consult parliamentarians, stakeholders and the public, including members of … Read more

Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement on the Birthday of Guru Nanak: “Diversity is one of Canada’s greatest strengths, and Canadians benefit from our country’s multiculturalism and spirit of openness. Today, Sikhs in Canada and around the world celebrate Gurpurab, the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder … Read more

Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) announced $970,000 in funding for the construction of a new agricultural heritage building at Lang Pioneer Village Museum. The funding will support the construction of a new facility that will focus on local agricultural heritage and allow visitors to experience enhanced programming in a modern, fully accessible cultural space. The … Read more

Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) announced $2.5-million in funding to The Manitoba Museum for its project “Bringing Our Stories Forward.” This funding will revitalize the museum and enable it to provide visitors with a more interactive and engaging experience. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.

Liberal MP Eva Nassif (Vimy, Que.) announced funding of $232,365 for the Armand-Frappier Museum to develop a travelling exhibition on allergies. These funds, delivered by the Government of Canada through the Museums Assistance Program, will allow Canadians to learn more about different allergens, how allergies are caused and the treatments available. The full release is … Read more

Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) announced $250,000 in funding for the Victoria County Historical Society for its project marking the 100th anniversary of the first women’s suffrage in Canada. This support will help the VCHS present the interactive exhibition Their Votes Counted, a tribute to the women who contributed to this historic victory. The … Read more

The Government of Canada and the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees hosted more than 250 Canadian athletes and coaches in Ottawa and Gatineau on Nov. 2 to celebrate their achievements at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) hosted a luncheon for the athletes, where they received their Olympic and Paralympic … Read more

The Government of Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees, hosted more than 250 Canadian athletes and coaches in Ottawa and Gatineau to celebrate their achievements at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The athletes and coaches then attended a luncheon hosted by Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough … Read more

Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement: “I am very pleased that the Government of Canada has signed an audiovisual coproduction treaty with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This treaty will further position Canada as a partner of choice in audiovisual coproductions, and strengthen our cultural and economic ties … Read more

Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement: “Tonight, Canada’s Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities celebrate Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. This holiday is also called the “Festival of Lights.” It is a joyous time when family and friends come together to light diyas, share meals and decorate their homes … Read more