Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Taleeb Noormohamed (Vancouver Granville, B.C.) announced nearly $1.9 million in funding to support job creation and the economic development of businesses in the west. The Government of Canada will provide $131,400 to the Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique which will support 40 tourism businesses in Kelowna, B.C., Victoria, … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister, Minister of Tourism, and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) issued a statement: “At noon on February 15, 1965, the brightly coloured maple leaf flag was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. Since then, this date has become … Read more
Liberal MP Serge Cormier (Acadie–Bathurst, N.B.) announced that the Government of Canada has provided more than $233,000 to Garderie St-Isidore for the acquisition of a former youth centre to create a daycare and community space in Saint-Isidore, N.B. The full release is available online. Contact taous.ait@pch.gc.ca. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Taleeb Noormohamed (Vancouver Granville, B.C.) announced … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister, Minister of Tourism, and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) issued a statement: “This February 15 marks the 60th anniversary of our flag. Since it was first raised in 1965, this national emblem represents the values we all cherish – … Read more
Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Terry Duguid (Winnipeg South, Man.) announced the 2024–2026 funding recipients for the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities program. The $24.2-million investment will support 119 Indigenous-led projects, expanding access to sport and physical activity for communities from coast to coast to coast. The full … Read more
Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced an investment of up to $11,120,000, to support the Host Society for the 2027 Canada Games. The 2027 Canada Games will take place in Québec City from Feb. 27 to March 14, 2027, showcasing the region’s rich culture, vibrant community spirit and … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued the following message on Black History Month: “Happy Black History Month, Canada![…] This year’s theme celebrates the diversity, leadership and legacy of Black Canadians; while also highlighting the role these trailblazers play every day, inspiring young people.[…]As a government, we are fully … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) and Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, issued a statement: “Today we mark the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. On Jan. 29, 2017, six lives were taken away in a heinous crime. Ibrahima … Read more
Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced a $210,000 investment in the Souris Show Hall in Souris, PEI. The full release is available online. Contact charles.thibault-beland@pch.gc.ca. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) nnounced more than $500,000 in new funding for two initiatives in Toronto, … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) unveiled the theme for this year’s Black History Month: “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Inspiring Future Generations.” The full release is available online. Contact waleed.saleem@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.
