Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) and Russell Mills, chair of the National Capital Commission (NCC), invited all Canadians to participate in the 2013 Canada Day celebrations and announced the program for the Noon and Evening shows on Parliament Hill. "On July 1st, all Canadians are invited to celebrate Canada's 146th birthday on … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced that Hervé Déry will be the interim Librarian and Archivist of Canada until an appointment is made. Déry has been the assistant deputy minister and corporate secretary, policy and collaboration sector, at Library and Archives Canada. 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 Nezhat Khosrowshahi to the Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Canada for a term of four years. More information is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) accompanied by Conservative MP Joan Crockatt (Calgary Centre, Alta.) announced support for 23 arts and culture organizations in Calgary. Moore made the announcement at the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts alongside members of Calgary's arts and cultural community. Funding will support a variety of arts and … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced support for the City of Toronto to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of York. The government has provided nearly $200,000 to the City of Toronto to commemorate the Battle of York through various activities, including events at Fort York and programming at the Fort … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) issued a statement on the presentation of the Canadian Videogame Awards. "With awards in 16 categories, the Canadian Videogame Awards celebrate excellence in our videogame sector. We can all be very proud of the honours these businesses have achieved through the hard work of their managers and … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) issued a statement on the death of renowned Canadian musician Rita MacNeil. "Rita's heartfelt songs reflected the hardships and emotions of working-class Canadians. Her warm and soulful voice will forever be part of our musical heritage. The Cape Breton native made an unparalleled contribution to the Canadian … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.), and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), announced funding for Prince Edward Island 2014 Inc. and Confederation Centre of the Arts to support commemorations for the 150th anniversary of the historic Charlottetown Conference. This investment will help Canadians enhance their knowledge of … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) issued a statement on the Laureates of the 2013 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards. "For more than twenty years, the annual Governor General's Performing Arts Awards have recognized the Canadian artists and arts volunteers whose achievements have inspired us and enriched the cultural life of our nation." … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) issued a statement on the occasion of National Tartan Day. Moore said on April 6 [Canadians] celebrate National Tartan Day. "On this day we recognize the many contributions that Canadians of Scottish descent have made to our society. In addition to helping build dynamic communities, they have … Read more
