Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, we celebrate Dutch Heritage Day across Canada. We take this time to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions that Canadians of Dutch heritage have made and will continue to make to our country’s social, cultural and economic life. May 5 … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “This year’s theme for Asian Heritage Month is Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future: Amplifying Asian Canadian Legacy. In total, about 20 percent of Canadians can trace their ancestry back to more than 50 different countries in Asia. For more … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister Canadian Heritage Taleeb Noormohamed (Vancouver Granville, B.C.) completed a three-day visit to Seoul as part of the Team Canada Trade Mission to South Korea. As lead of the creative industries delegation, Noormohamed took part in bilateral meetings relevant to Canadian Heritage’s mandate in encouraging opportunities for the creative industries. The full release … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Tonight at sundown, the first of the eight days of Passover begins. Also known as Pesach, this festival symbolizes freedom, redemption and hope after oppression. Passover commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt through the Exodus.” The … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Sikh communities across Canada and around the world are gathering together to celebrate Vaisakhi. Vaisakhi marks the commemoration of Khalsa by the 10th Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.” The full statement is available online. Call 819-360-0693. Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “As the holy month of Ramadan drew to a close for Muslim communities in Canada and around the world, I extend my best wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the three-day-long festival that marks the end of this month … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Christians in Canada and around the world are gathering together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is a time to celebrate hope, rebirth and new life. Families from coast to coast to coast will gather with their … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) announced that more than $1.3 million from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund has been awarded to eight organizations in Nova Scotia. The full release is available online. Contact ariane.joazard-belizaire@pch.gc.ca. Liberal MP Joanne Thompson (St. John’s East, N.L.) announced $762,875 in funding from the Government of Canada for the First Light St. John’s … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) announced a renewal and boost of support for the Canada Music Fund to help the Canadian music sector and continue to support the success of a range of Canadian artists at home and abroad. The Government of Canada will deliver $32 million over the next two years (2024–25 … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Tomorrow at sundown, Jewish communities across Canada and around the world will celebrate the triumph of bravery by observing Purim.” The full statement is available online. Call 819-360-0693.
