Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) hosted the fifth of six in-person discussions in Montreal. This discussions are taking place as part of the consultations on Canadian Content in a Digital World with representatives from a variety of sectors and members of the general public. Renowned for its vitality and creativity in digital technologies, Montréal aims to … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced the renewal of the mandate of Marie Chapman as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 until 2021. This is the first appointment within a Canadian Heritage Portfolio organization since the government’s announcement in February of a new approach to appointments … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Greg Fergus (Hull-Aylmer, Que.) and Liberal MP David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.), accompanied by Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, and Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin, Mayor of Gatineau, unveiled the lineup of activities that will take place in Canada’s Capital Region on December 31, 2016. An array of activities is planned … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) led round table discussions in Iqaluit, Nunavut, as part of the cross-Canada public consultations on official languages. These consultations will provide Joly with food for thought on key issues and priority measures to adopt in developing a new multi-year official-languages action plan. The Minister invites all Canadians to … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Stéphane Lauzon (Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation, Que.) announced $3.6 million in funding to Diffusion En Scène Rivière-du-Nord for the construction of a new performance hall in Saint Jerome. This funding from the Government of Canada through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund will contribute to the construction of the Gilles Vigneault … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement on Sukkot: “Whether in a new land, or one where our ancestors have lived for generations, we seek a space that welcomes and embraces us warmly. We yearn for home. This evening, Jewish Canadians come together to celebrate the start of Sukkot, a … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced $250,000 in funding for the Corporation du Centre d’initiation au patrimoine – La Grande Ferme to renovate its building. The funding for the renovation, provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will, in particular, help bring La Grande Ferme’s visitor centre and exhibition … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) unveiled numerous projects and activities funded through the Canada 150 Fund. The Fund was established by the Government of Canada to allow Canadians across the country to participate in local, regional and national celebrations and activities for the 150th anniversary of Confederation. The celebrations and activities will help strengthen Canadians’ … Read more
Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) and Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) announced funding of $664,900.00 for six community projects in Edmonton. These projects will help animate the province of Alberta for the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017. The full release is available online. Call 613-219-0149. Liberal MP Doug Eyolfson (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia-Headingley, Man.) … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) hosted the third of six in-person discussions taking place across the country with representatives from a variety of sectors and members of the general public in Toronto. These consultations on Canadian Content in a Digital World will help the Government of Canada determine the best ways to assist … Read more
