Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) introduced Bill C-63, the Online Harms Act. The Bill would create stronger online protection for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content. The Bill sets out a new vision for safer and more inclusive online … Read more
Indigenous Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced a $1.8-million investment over five years to support the revitalization of the Kaska language in the Liard First Nation. The investment was made through the Territorial Language Accords and will assist the Liard First … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) announced nearly $1.1 million in funding for three Black-led and Black-focused organizations in Nova Scotia under the Events and Projects components of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program. The full release is available online. Contact alisson.levesque@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc. Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) announced $3 million in funding for the Imperial Cinema Centre in Montréal, Que., to restore the building’s heritage features and modernize its theatres. The full release is available online. Contact ariane.joazard-belizaire@pch.gc.ca. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Minister of Official Languages Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.) announced a $200,000 investment to support KasheDance’s training program in Toronto, Ont. The full release is available online. Contact ariane.joazard-belizaire@pch.gc.ca.
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) announced that 21 projects are receiving funding from the Creative Export Canada program Export-Ready Stream. This support will help Canadian companies and organizations grow their business and achieve financial success abroad. The full release is available online. Contact ariane.joazard-belizaire@pch.gc.ca.
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) issued a statement: “Today we celebrate National Flag of Canada Day and the 59th anniversary of the Canadian flag. Since 1965, Feb. 15 has been an important day for people to express their pride in this symbol that unites us.” The full statement is available online. Contact ariane.joazard-belizaire@pch.gc.ca.
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “As we enter the Lunar New Year, I extend my warmest greetings to everyone celebrating in Canada and around the world, including the Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and many other Asian communities. The dragon is a symbol of strength, courage and … Read more
Minister for Sport and Physical Activity Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) announced more than $16.7 million in funding through the Community Sport for All Initiative. Through this investment, 39 National Sport Organizations (NSO) will be able to give Canadians access to and stay involved in sport in communities from coast to coast to coast. The full release is … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) announced that Cynthia Price Verreault will succeed Robert Vineberg as the next Chairperson of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 when his final term ends on March 3, 2024. Price Verreault has served as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees since Sept. 29, 2022, and will … Read more
