Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) issued a statement on the occasion of the 2012 Scotiabank Giller Prize. Moore said Canada is home to a host of talented authors who represent every region of the country and every literary genre. Moore added that every year, one of Canada's most distinguished literary awards, the … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) celebrated a new Heritage Minute by viewing it with a group of students from Stratford Hall. The episode is about Richard Pierpoint, a private who served in the "Coloured Corps," a small all-Black company that fought alongside the British during the War of 1812. Moore said that … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced that the Canadian Museum of Civilization will become the Canadian Museum of History. This new Canadian Museum of History will present the national history of Canada and its people. This transition will take place gradually over the next several years to be ready for Canada's 150th anniversary … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced the government's intention to introduce legislation creating the Canadian Museum of History, the first in a series of measures on the road to Canada's 150th birthday in 2017. In order to achieve this, the government plans to introduce amendments to the Museums Act to change the … Read more
Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Ont.) announced a government contribution to Rugby Canada in support of the 2012 Americas Rugby Championship from Oct. 12 to 20, 2012, in Victoria, British Columbia. Gosal said that rugby is gaining popularity in Canada, and this championship provides a perfect opportunity to further promote this exciting sport. … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) said Canadians will celebrate and commemorate many important events and milestones on the road to Canada's 150th birthday in 2017. Moore added that the War of 1812 paved the way for Confederation; it was the fight for Canada and a defining moment in the country's history that … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) issued a statement on the death of Raylene Rankin. Moore said Rankin started her music career as a member of the internationally acclaimed Celtic-country band The Rankin Family in 1989. Moore added that he would like to offer his condolences to the family and friends of Raylene … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) consulted official-language minority communities in Victoria on their priorities in one of a series of pan-Canadian government consultations on official languages. The Roadmap for Canada's Linguistic Duality 2008-2013: Acting for the Future is an unprecedented government-wide investment of $1.1 billion over five years. The full release is … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) issued a statement on the opening of the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). Moore said that the government knows that film and television production is essential to the strength of cultural life and economic future. In 2010-11, this industry represented $5.5 billion in economic activity and employed … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) took part in a forum of leaders of the Canadian Francophonie. Moore said that Canada's two official languages help define Canadians. Moore added that they are the languages of national dialogue and the ones that allow new arrivals to Canada to participate fully in society. This summer … Read more
