Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced the appointment of John Fitzgerald Young as vice-chair of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights' board of trustees for a four-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 reappointment of Carolle Brabant as executive director of Telefilm Canada for a term of three years. Brabant was first appointed as executive director of Telefilm Canada for a three-year term on March 15, 2010. As a veteran of Telefilm Canada's senior management for more than 20 … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) issued a statement following the passage of the Succession to the Throne Act, 2013 in the House of Commons. Moore said he is pleased to announce that the House has adopted this important legislation, which will provide Canada's assent to changes that will enshrine gender equality and … Read more
The government introduced legislation that will provide Canada's assent to changes that will enshrine gender equality and freedom to marry an individual of another faith in the laws governing the Royal line of succession. The announcement was made by Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.). At the 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) presented 25 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals to distinguished British Columbians who are making a difference in their communities. A list of citizens who were presented the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is available online. Call 819-994-9101. On behalf of Heritage Minister James Moore (Port … Read more
An investment in one of the Saguenay, Que., region’s major winter cultural events will stimulate economic growth and encourage citizens and visitors to take part in the 29th Saguenay en neige festival. On behalf of Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.), Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that funding will support … Read more
Conservative MP Rod Bruinooge (Winnipeg South, Man.), on behalf of Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.), participated in a special flag raising ceremony on Parliament Hill to mark the 70th birthday of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands. More information is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) issued a statement on the announcement of the Canadian Screen Awards Nominees. Moore said the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television honoured outstanding achievements in Canadian film, television, and digital media productions Moore added that the newly created Canadian Screen Awards recognize many of Canada's leading industry … Read more
Communities across Canada will have a chance to commemorate heroes of the War of 1812, thanks to an investment from the government. On behalf of Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.), Conservative MP Bruce Stanton (Simcoe North, Ont.) announced funding for the Historic Military Establishment of Upper Canada. The Historic Military Establishment of … Read more
At the annual Sir John A. MacDonald Day ceremony in Kingston, Ont., Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) celebrated the life and accomplishments of Sir John A. MacDonald, Canada's first prime minister. Moore also announced support for projects that will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sir John A. Macdonald in … Read more
