Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced $87,000 in funding for the 34th International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA), which will take place in Montréal from March 10 to 20, 2016. This support, which the Government of Canada is providing through the Canadian Arts Presentation Fund, will help promote and disseminate the best … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced support for nine Yukon-based arts, culture and official-language organizations. Funding will enable these organizations to continue their important work in promoting the arts, fostering and developing official languages in minority communities, supporting local festivals, and celebrating emerging and established artists. The full release is available online. … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced $110,000 in funding under the Canada Arts Presentation Fund to support the 17th annual MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE festival, taking place Feb.18 – March 5, 2016. Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions is reiterating its non-repayable … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement: “I wish to congratulate the Canadian artists who stood out once again on the international stage, on the occasion of the 58th annual Grammy ceremony. We are very proud of you, of your efforts and of your accomplishments,” she said. The full list … Read more
On behalf of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.), Liberal MP Marc Miller (Ville-Marie-Le Sud-Ouest-Ile des Soeurs, Que.), announced $70,000 in support from the Government of Canada, through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program, to Taekwondo Canada. The investment will support the hosting of the Canada Open and Canada Para Open Taekwondo Championships 2016 at the … Read more
On behalf of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Stéphane Lauzon (Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation, Que.) announced $2,575,000 in support to the four-stage Cross-Country Ski Tour Canada 2016 – FIS World Cup in Gatineau, Montréal, Québec City and Canmore. The full release is available online. … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement: “I am very pleased that the Government of Canada has signed an audiovisual coproduction treaty with Ireland,” she said. “This treaty will further position Canada as a partner of choice in audiovisual coproduction, and also strengthen our cultural and economic ties with Ireland,” … Read more
Canadians will have an opportunity to provide input on a new national memorial that will be located in downtown Ottawa. Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced that Canadians are being invited to have their say about design guidelines for the Memorial to the Victims of Communism – Canada, a Land of … Read more
Canadian Heritage announced programming highlights for the upcoming 38th Winterlude, which begins January 29, 2016 and continues over three weekends, until February 15 in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. A number of cultural, sport, culinary, scientific and family activities will take place. The full list of events is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) is pleased to welcome the artists who will liven up Confederation Park at the Sub-Zero Concerts during the 38th edition of Winterlude. This year, in addition to becoming an immense snow playground, Canada’s Capital Region will showcase a number of Canadian artists throughout the weekends of Winterlude. … Read more
