Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) and Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced $275,000 in funding for the MUTEK Festival in Montreal, Que. Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) is providing a $210,000 non-repayable contribution through the Quebec Economic Development Program … Read more
Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden (Burlington North—Milton West, Ont.) announced a $4.5-million Government of Canada investment in 13 national sport organizations. These organizations will distribute funding to community organizations through an open call for applications. The full release is available online. Contact alyson.fair@pch.gc.ca.
Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a statement: “On National Acadian Day, we join the Acadian community in celebrating their warm spirit, their rich cultural heritage, their fascinating history and their strong identity. Acadians contribute every day in building a strong Canada. The Acadian people’s ability to … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State (Nature) David Myles (Fredericton—Oromocto, N.B.) announced over $1,200,000 in funding for projects under the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The full release is available online. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca.
Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden (Burlington North—Milton West, Ont.) announced the launch of a funding opportunity under the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) program. The SSDIC program supports Indigenous Peoples in their efforts to be more active and healthier and helps them connect with culturally relevant physical activity. The full … Read more
Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden (Burlington North—Milton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “The St. John’s 2025 Canada Games are officially underway! This celebrated event will bring together over 5000 young athletes, coaches and officials to represent all 13 provinces and territories at Canada’s largest multi-sport event. From now until August 24, we will witness … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Taleeb Noormohamed (Vancouver Granville, B.C.) announced an investment of $95,000 in the Ruby Slippers Production Society in Vancouver, B.C. Funding is provided through the Projects component of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program, as part of the Anti-Racism Call for Proposals. The full release is available online. … Read more
Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long (Saint John—Kennebecasis, N.B.) announced an investment of $61,000 to the International Culturefest, hosted by the Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre in Saint John, N.B. The full release is available online. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca.
Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a statement: “Today, across the country, we mark Emancipation Day, a moment of reflection and resolve. This day is both a call to action and a reminder of our shared past. It is the duty of every person to never forget … Read more
The federal government is investing $95,000 to support the Carcross/Tagish First Nation’s Haa Ḵusteeyí celebration in Carcross, Yukon. The funding, announced by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Brendan Hanley (Yukon), and provided through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund and the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program, supports traditional and contemporary Indigenous performances, … Read more
