At the site-dedication ceremony conducted today for the new Canadian Building Trades Monument, the Government of Canada announced that it has provided $100,000 for this memorial that will be a place for workers and their families to celebrate their achievements and commemorate the losses they suffered while carrying out their work. The funding, which comes … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced $60,000 in support for the Saint-Sauveur Arts Festival, which will be celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer.This funding, made available through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, will help present an international program of contemporary dance, through cooperation by dancers, choreographers, musicians, and theatre and multimedia artists … Read more
On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Greg Fergus (Hull-Aylmer, Que.) announced a $5-million contribution to Mosaïcultures Internationales de Montréal and its MOSAICANADA 150/2017 project, on which all provinces, territories and Indigenous communities are invited to work together. The full … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced $1.5 million in financial support to Groupe Danse Partout, as well as $440,660 to the Théâtre Petit Champlain. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement: “Asian Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian Heritage who helped shape the diverse and prosperous country that we are today. As Minister of Canadian Heritage and the Minister responsible for Multiculturalism, I invite Canadians of … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) held a roundtable with key stakeholders to share the results of a survey on the planned Memorial to the Victims of Communism – Canada, A Land of Refuge, and to hear their views and insights about the design considerations for the memorial. This final step in the consultation … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced that changes will be made to the way business is done in her department with respect to grants and contributions. Among the changes, the department will from now on communicate proactively about all funding it provides, not just funding above $25,000. The full list of changes … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced the signing of a statement that formalizes representation of the two major municipalities in Canada’s Capital Region on the Board of Directors of the National Capital Commission (NCC). Starting with the next meeting of the Board, on April 28, the mayors of Ottawa and Gatineau are invited … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement on cultural infrastructure investments: “Infrastructure is what connects us to our communities and allows us to play an active role in them, both socially and economically,” said Joly. “I have met with stakeholders throughout the country to better understand the realities of the … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement to mark National Tartan Day: “Today is National Tartan Day-a day for celebrating the contributions to our country of the more than four million Canadians who have Scottish ancestry. Canada joins with many other countries around the world today in recognizing the achievements of … Read more
