Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) invited all Canadians to reflect on Sir John A. Macdonald's life and accomplishments, in honour of the 197th anniversary of his birth. Moore spoke to students while attending an event at Caulfeild Elementary School in West Vancouver. The event was organized in partnership with the Historica-Dominion Institute … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) launched the theme of the 2012 Canada Day Poster Challenge, which is entitled "The Fight for Canada." This national competition invites young Canadians aged five to 18 to design an original poster that illustrates how the people, places, and events of the past have shaped our country. Moore said … Read more
On behalf Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC), Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, NB) issued a statement at the Conference of Ministers Responsible for TV5. Valcourt said that V5MONDE and TV5 Québec Canada will be better equipped to face the challenges of new technology, be more competitive, and reach a broader audience, thanks … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) said Canadian literature is an essential part of our country's cultural identity. Moore said Canadian writers' craft the works that inspire us, and create memorable experiences for readers in Canada and around the world. The Canada Council for the Arts honoured 14 of these gifted artists, in … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) made a statement on the occasion of the 2011 Giller Prize. On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB), Moore congratulated the winner of the 2011 Giller Prize, Esi Edugyan, for her novel Half-Blood Blues, as well as the other finalists David Bezmozgis, for his … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) made a statement on the 33rd Gala de l'ADISQ. Moore said he is pleased to highlight the remarkable contribution that songwriters, composers, performers, entrepreneurs and artists in Quebec's music industry make to Canada. Moore said that by pursuing their creative projects, these women and men contribute to … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) made a statement on the Rick Hansen 25th anniversary relay. Moore said Rick Hansen's Man in Motion Tour inspired a generation of Canadians to be the best they could be. The 25th Anniversary Relay is an opportunity for Canadians to gather together and share their stories and … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) announced the release of a new mobile application that will allow more people across Canada to participate in the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and learn about this significant chapter in our nation's history. The new app includes information about key battles, heroes, and related … Read more
The government launched the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) said this war helped establish Canada's path toward becoming an independent and free country, united under the Crown with a respect for linguistic and ethnic diversity. Over the next four years, the Government … Read more
Conservative MP John Carmichael (Don Valley West, ON) introduced a Private Members' Bill entitled An Act respecting the National Flag of Canada. Bill C-288 will give Canadians new protections to ensure they have the legal right to proudly fly the Canadian flag. Carmichael said Canadians have always assumed this right, but that it is important … Read more
