Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced support for the creation of job opportunities across Canada to help young people build careers in museums and heritage organizations. The Canadian Museums Association, the professional association for Canada's museums community, will receive funding to deliver the Young Canada Works (YCW) programs to heritage institutions and … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced a partnership agreement between the friends of the Terry Fox Collection and the future Canadian Museum of History to honour the legacy of Terry Fox. Together they will develop an exhibition featuring the story and legacy of Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. The exhibition … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) launched the first-ever Canada History Week, which will now run every year from July 1 to 7. "Canada History Week is an occasion for Canadians to learn more about our history through local and national activities and events. Explore a museum in your community, take advantage of … Read more
On behalf of Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.), Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, Ont.) announced support for the Toronto Downtown Jazz Society for the Toronto Jazz Festival. This year's festival will take place from June 20 to 29 at a variety of venues and outdoor stages in Toronto. The festival, now in … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced the appointment of Raj Shoan as a full-time member of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), designated for the Ontario region, for a five-year term. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788. Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced the appointment of … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced a partnership agreement between The Manitoba Museum and the future Canadian Museum of History. This is the second in a series of partnership agreements that will allow the new Canadian Museum of History to fulfill its mandate. These partnership agreements will increase collaboration in producing and … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced the appointment of Stephen J. Henley as chairperson of the Canadian Museum of Nature Board of Trustees. Henley has been managing director of Subsea 7 Canada, a global company servicing the offshore energy sector, since 2008. Prior to this, he held several executive-level positions in various … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) introduced a series of new measures to help promote Canadian history, including the first ever Government of Canada History Awards. "Canadians want to know more about our history, and these new measures will make our history more accessible to all Canadians, particularly our youth," said Moore. "This … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced support for the Canadian Red Cross for the continuation of its Stand Up to Bullying and Discrimination in Canadian Communities project. Moore was joined by Mrs. Laureen Harper and Kanata South City of Ottawa Councillor Allan Hubley. With this investment, more than 50,000 youth from across … Read more
In the House of Commons, Bill C-49, Canadian Museum of History Act, received approval at second reading. The Canadian Museum of History has been widely supported across the country, including by eminent Canadian historians such as Richard Gwyn, Jack Granastein, Charlotte Gray, Réal Bélanger, and Yves Frenette, as well as historical associations such as the … Read more
