Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) issued a statement: “The Government of Canada remains committed to putting human rights and fundamental freedoms at the forefront of its agenda, in recognition of our duty to protect and promote human rights in this country and around the world. On this day in 1948, the United Nations … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “This evening at sundown, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world welcome the beginning of Hanukkah. Also known as the Festival of Lights, this eight-day celebration is an opportunity for Jewish people to gather with family and friends.” The … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) issued a statement: “Following weeks of productive discussions, I am happy to announce that we have found a path forward with Google for the implementation of the Online News Act. As part of this framework, Google will contribute $100 million in financial support annually, indexed to inflation, for a … 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 celebrate Gurpurab, the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first guru and founder of Sikhism. On this special day, we honour the teachings and spiritual legacy of Guru Nanak … Read more
Minister for Sport and Physical Activity Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today, athletes from across the Americas will come together to officially open the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Team Canada, led by flag bearers Shelley Gautier (para cycling) and Rob Shaw (wheelchair tennis), will be represented by 140 athletes. Over … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist communities across Canada and around the world celebrate Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights.” The full statement is available online. Call 819-360-0693. Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) and Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) launched a survey to help support the development of resale rights for artists. The full release is available online. Contact ariane.joazard-belizaire@pch.gc.ca.
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers responsible for addressing issues of anti-racism and combatting hate issued the following statement: “Today, we come together to express our deep concern about the recent rise in hatred faced by many communities across Canada. All forms of racism, discrimination, and hate, including antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Jewish, anti-Arab, anti-Israeli and anti-Palestinian rhetoric, have no … Read more
At a signing ceremony held in Montréal, Que., Swiss President Alain Berset and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), alongside Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.), jointly signed a modernized audiovisual coproduction treaty between Canada and Switzerland. The ceremony took place on the sidelines of the CINEMANIA Film Festival in Montréal, where Switzerland is this … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) announced a commitment of $1.5 million in funding to the endowment that will sustain the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora at York University in Toronto, Ont. The full release is available online. Contact laurent.decasanove@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.
