Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced $4.5 million in funding from the Government of Canada for the construction of a new centre for creating, sharing and preserving Inuit art and culture. This amount is in addition to the $2 million already provided by the federal government. With this support, the Municipality of Cape Dorset, … Read more
Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) was at the 2016 Canada Cup International Wheechair Rugby Tournament to watch and cheer on Team Canada in one of their final tune-ups before the team heads to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. During an official ceremony following the final game, Minister Qualtrough reiterated the Government … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement: “I am pleased to mark Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day today,” she said. “For both Francophones and Anglophones, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day is the perfect opportunity to proudly showcase our rich Francophone heritage and culture.” The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788. On behalf of Heritage and … Read more
July 1 is more than a day of celebration in Newfoundland and Labrador. Every year, before the Canada Day festivities begin, the people of Newfoundland and Labrador gather to remember and honour the soldiers of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment killed in the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel in France on July 1, 1916. The province, which at … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement to mark National Aboriginal Day. “This week, we launch the Celebrate Canada period, a time to discover and appreciate the wealth and diversity of Canadian society. Today is very special because we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day, when Canadians have the opportunity … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) and Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) announced $450,000 in additional support from the Government of Canada to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (CTJS). This funding, provided through Sport Canada’s Sport Support Program, provides children from refugee and immigrant families with the opportunity to enjoy … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) launched the Pan-Canadian Consultations on Official Languages which will provide the Minister with food for thought on key issues and priority measures to adopt in developing a new multi-year official-languages action plan. Joly will be using a round-table approach, and will also make an online questionnaire available … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced funding of $5 million to Ottawa 2017 (Celebrations Ottawa Inc.). Joly was accompanied by Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, and Guy Laflamme, Executive Director of the Ottawa 2017 Bureau. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced a grant of $105,000 for the 26th edition of the First Peoples’ Festival, which will take place in Montréal from August 3 to 10, 2016. This sum, made available through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, will enable the general public to appreciate the talent of Aboriginal … 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 Canadian government’s support for the 28th FrancoFolies de Montréal, which will take place from June 9-18, 2016. Joly announced $175,000 in financial assistance, while Bains announced a non-repayable contribution of $300,000. The full release is avaiable … Read more
