Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) consulted official-language minority communities in Calgary, AB, on their priorities in one of a series of pan-Canadian government consultations on official languages. The government has undertaken extensive consultations to meet with Canadians from all provinces and territories. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) announced that Target has been granted approval under the Investment Canada Act to sell cultural products in its Canadian stores. Target's new investment in Canada's economy will create over 20,000 new jobs across the country and will include the commitment to sell uniquely Canadian cultural products in … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) consulted official-language minority communities in Edmonton on their priorities in one of a series of pan-Canadian Government consultations on official languages. Moore said the government is committed to protecting, celebrating, and strengthening linguistic duality. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
The Animal in War Dedication Committee is pleased to announce that the Department of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages has agreed to support the Animals in War Dedication project with a $50,000 contribution. The contribution will help ensure the creation of the Animals in War Dedication in honour of the invaluable contribution of animals of … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) issued a statement on the launch of Celebrate Canada. Celebrate Canada is an 11-day period of festivities taking place across Canada from June 21 to July 1, 2012, the countdown to Canada Day. Moore said he encouraged Canadians to take part in activities in their communities, learn … Read more
Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gossal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, ON) congratulated Canadian cyclists Tara Whitten, Jasmin Glaesser, Gillian Carleton, Laura Brown, Stephanie Roorda, Monique Sullivan, Zach Bell, Travis Smith, Joseph Veloce and Hugo Barrette, who have earned their spots on the 2012 Canadian Olympic cycling track team. The full release is available online. Call 819-934-1122. Heritage … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) announced that Calvin Chan of Markham, ON, is the national winner of the 2012 Canada Day Poster Challenge. Chan's poster was selected from among thousands of entries from across Canada for his incredible representation of this year's theme, "1812: The Fight for Canada." Moore said he would … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) attended the launch of the 1812 exhibition presented by the Canadian War Museum that presents the conflict through the eyes of the war's four main participants: Canada (including Canadian First Peoples), the United States, Great Britain and Native Americans. The 1812 exhibition features over 130 artifacts, on … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) consulted minority language communities in Eastern Ontario on their priorities in one of a series of pan-Canadian government consultations on official languages. The government has undertaken extensive consultations to meet with Canadians from all provinces and territories. In addition to Rockland, ON, consultations are being held in … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) issued a statement on the occasion of the 2012 Leo Awards. Moore said British Columbia is a thriving centre of audiovisual production in Canada, and the annual Leo Awards provide a great opportunity to celebrate the dedicated men and women whose daily work contributes to the strength … Read more
