Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Ont.) issued a statement on the closing of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015. The full statement is available online. Conservative MP Earl Dreeshen (Red Deer, Alta.) announced funding of $64,974 through the Museums Assistance Program for the Red Deer and District Museum Society, which manages the … Read more
Finance Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) announced that the arts, culture and heritage sector is getting a boost of more than $95 million, benefiting 63 different projects in Montreal and in Toronto and the surrounding area, which will have an impact across the country. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788. International Cooperation Minister and … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.) issued a statement on the start of Canada History Week: “Canada Day is a day for us to celebrate our country and our achievements as a nation. It also marks the beginning of Canada History Week, which runs each year from July 1 to 7. The theme … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) announced $14,850 in funding for the 9th Festival Jazz etcetera Lévis. This funding, provided under the Local Festivals component of the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, will offer a wide variety of performances and street entertainment and let visitors enjoy jazz in all its diverse forms. The … Read more
Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Ont.) announced the Government of Canada would commit at least $5 million to upgrade the Toronto Track and Field Centre at York University, an indoor facility used by Canadian high-performance track and field athletes. The facility is owned by York University and operated by the City of Toronto. Gosal … Read more
On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.) announced $55,440 in funding for the Fédération des jeunes francophones du Nouveau-Brunswick. This funding will be provided through the Development of Official-Language Communities Program. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788. On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister … Read more
On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and to the Minister of Agriculture Gerald Keddy (South Shore-St. Margaret’s, N.S.) announced $8,300 in funding for the Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts Society to help enable the organization to host the fifth Peggy’s … Read more
On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.), Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Restigouche, N.B.) announced a financial contribution of $11,000 to the Harmony Bazaar: Festival of Women & Song Society. This funding is being provided under the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. It will allow Harmony Bazaar: Festival of Women & … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.) issued a statement on the launch of Celebrate Canada: “Celebrate Canada is a four-day celebration beginning with National Aboriginal Day (June 21), followed by Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24) and Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27), and ending on Canada Day (July 1).” The full statement is available … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.) issued a statement on the occasion of the Much Music Video Awards, June 21. “I would like to congratulate the nominees and all the many professionals who share their amazing talent and passion and bring the joy of music into our lives,” said Glover. “Music is … Read more
