Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) consulted minority language communities in Prince Edward Island on their priorities in one of a series of pan-Canadian government consultations on official languages. Moore said Canada's two official languages are an advantage for Canadians and Canada's businesses, both at home and abroad. The government will undertake extensive … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) launched the first in a series of Government of Canada pan-Canadian consultations on official languages. The government will undertake extensive consultations, meeting with Canadians in every province and territory. In addition to Moncton, communities that will host consultations include Victoria, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Sudbury, ON, … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) announced the full itinerary of the Royal Tour of Canada by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. Moore said the Diamond Jubilee Tour will include a range of events, from large public venues where Canadians will have an opportunity to see … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) announced the reappointment of Tom Perlmutter as Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson of the National Film Board of Canada for a term of five years. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) issued a statement on the presentation of the 2012 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards. Moore said arts and culture are essential to Canada's identity, Canadian society, and Canada's economy. Moore added that each year, the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards recognize the talent and the creativity of … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) issued a statement on the death of Jean-Guy Moreau. Moore said throughout a career that spanned more than 50 years, the comedian and impressionist Moreau provoked several generations of Quebeckers to thought, as well as to laughter, by impersonating well known artists and public figures. The full … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) announced details of the Royal Tour of Canada by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. The Royal Couple will tour Canada from May 20 to 23, 2012, visiting four communities in three provinces. The theme of the 2012 Royal Tour is … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) issued a statement on the occasion of the 27th Gala Artis. Moore said that members of Quebec's television industry provided audiences with top-quality programs and series that keep Canadians informed, tell the stories, and help shape Canada's identity. Moore added that during the Gala Artis, it is … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) marked the 30th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Constitution Act of 1982, which was formally signed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on April 17, 1982, in the presence of tens of thousands of Canadians on Parliament Hill. Moore said that this anniversary marks an important … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) said arts and culture organizations in the Greater Toronto Area will continue to create jobs and growth, boost tourism, and attract visitors from around the world, thanks to investments from the government. Moore announced support for 111 arts, culture, heritage, and official-language projects across the Toronto area. … Read more
