On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Liberal MP Denis Lemieux (Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, Que.) announced $330,592 in funding for the Musée du Fjord for the exhibition Panache: Caribou and Other Cervids of Canada. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
The Government of Canada has just made it a little easier for Canadian teachers to find additional materials to complement their history and civics lessons. Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz (Davenport, Ont.) announced $450,000 in funding for TEACH magazine to prepare a comprehensive educational program on four key historical milestones being marked in 2016: the Fenian Raids; the election of Baldwin and LaFontaine, … Read more
Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) issued a statement regarding the announcement of Canada’s Flag-Bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games: “I was very proud to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Parliament Hill this morning to announce Rosannagh (Rosie) MacLennan as Canada’s flag-bearer for the opening ceremony of the … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement on the release of the McLaren Report into the Integrity of the Drug Testing System at the Sochi 2014 Winter Games. The full statement is available online.
Canadian Heritage, in partnership with Library and Archives Canada, unveiled the 2016 Plaza Bridge Photo Exhibit, A Greater Sisterhood: The Women’s Rights Struggle in Canada. This exhibit commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Canada. This outdoor photo exhibit offers visitors a unique portrait of 24 women who overcame barriers to their full participation in … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced a total of $1,245,890 in funding for various organizations for projects related to the 100th anniversary of women’s first right to vote in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for culture and heritage met in British Columbia on July 6 for an annual meeting to discuss their priorities, exchange ideas and strengthen relationships. The ministers committed to continue to make efforts to stimulate the creative economy, reflect on the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and significant action … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) announced support for several Francophone organizations in Manitoba. Funding will enable these organizations to continue their important work in fostering and nurturing official languages in minority communities and showcasing their arts and culture. Total funding of $ 6,172,470 is being provided to 17 … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) confirmed $74,900 in funding for the 6th Orientalys Festival, which will take place at the Old Port of Montréal from August 11 to 14. This funding, provided by the Government of Canada through the Local Festivals component of the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, will enrich the programming of this … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) reiterated the Government of Canada’s support for the 37th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, which will take place from June 29 to July 9, 2016. Canadian Heritage is announcing funding of $1 million for … Read more
