Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Happy Black History Month! The theme for Black History Month 2024 is ‘Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build.’ Throughout February and all year long, we will be acknowledging the incredible contributions, past and present, that Black Canadians … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) announced a total investment of $100 million for Telefilm Canada over two years (2024–25 and 2025–26), to ensure that it can pursue the modernization of its suite of programs, continue to provide better access to a diverse range of creators and producers and continue to support sustainable practices. The full … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) announced that $3 million has been set aside for a new priority entitled Building Community Resilience. The funding is being provided under the Events component of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program for events being held from April 2024 to March 2025. The full … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today we mark the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia with the support of Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s first Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia.” The full statement is available online. Call 819-360-0693.
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today is the World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture, a day to honour and celebrate the cultural diversity of the African continent and its diaspora. This is the perfect time to highlight the important contributions made to society by … Read more
Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) announced $2.2 million in funding to support Centaur Theatre’s modernization project. The full release is available online. Contact mathis.denis@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, we honour a man of extraordinary courage, Sweden’s Raoul Wallenberg. He has the distinction of being named Canada’s first-ever honorary citizen in 1985. A diplomat based in Hungary, Raoul Wallenberg saved thousands of lives during the Second World War. … Read more
Liberal MP Wayne Long (Saint John-Rothesay, N.B.) announced funding of $258,343 to support programming and renovations to the Imperial Theatre in Saint John, N.B. Through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, Canadian Heritage is contributing $170,000 to the theatre’s programming for the 2022 to 2025 seasons. ACOA is providing $88,343 through its Innovative Communities Fund for the renovations. The full … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) released the final regulations to support the implementation of the Online News Act. These final regulations provide clarity on which platforms are subject to the Act. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission will soon start consultations on its own regulations under the Online News Act. The full release is available online. … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today we celebrate the 87th birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th imam and spiritual leader of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims.” The full statement is available online. Call 819-360-0693.
