Press Release Department: Federal - Canadian Heritage

On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) launched the From Vimy to Juno, a national travelling exhibition, education campaign, and new multi-year bilingual commemorative program which will explore the connections between defining moments in Canadian history and the experiences of Canadians who fought in both world wars. The … Read more

On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Liberal MP David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.), announced $2.15 million in funding for the creation of the Lord Stanley’s Gift Monument. McGuinty was joined by Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson; George Hunter, vice-president and chairman of the Lord Stanley Memorial Monument Inc.; and representatives of … Read more

Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced funding for two projects related to the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017 while also celebrating Montréal’s technological and creative excellence. Joly announced funding of close to $9.5 million for the SESQUI project. She also announced a partnership with the Society for the Celebrations of Montréal’s 375th … Read more

Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), joined by Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil, announced a total of $2,435,895 in funding for 26 official-language groups in Atlantic Canada and for the Neptune Theatre Foundation. The Neptune Theatre is receiving funding of $945,138, as well as $100,000 in funding from the Province of Nova Scotia. The … Read more

Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement on the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards: “I am always impressed by the quality of the programs and films that are produced in Canada every year. Yesterday evening, I had the honour of attending the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards presentation ceremony. Canadian creators keep outdoing themselves … Read more

he inaugural HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver wraps up at BC Place in Vancouver, with Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) in attendance. The Government of Canada, through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program, provided up to $245,000 to Rugby Canada to support the hosting of this prestigious Rugby Sevens World Series event. Call 819-934-1122. During … Read more

Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) and Joe Savikataaq, Nunavut’s Minister of Community and Government Services, signed a bilateral agreement that will allow Nunavut to expand the scope of its projects and programs related to sport participation. The agreement provides a total federal contribution of up to $1,006,900 to be matched by the … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Stéphane Lauzon (Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation, Que.) attended the final of the 25th edition of the International Gymnix today at the Complexe Sportif Claude-Robillard in Montréal. The Government of Canada, through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program, provided $50,000 for this event, part of a total of $150,000 for gymnastics … Read more

On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) announced $440,000 in funding for upgrades to the building that houses the Art Gallery of Peterborough. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788. Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement: “Once again this year, … Read more

On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Pamela Goldsmith-Jones (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, B.C.) announced $489,500 in funding over two fiscal years to the Whistler Arts Council for the Cultural Connections project. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.