Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) and Liberal MP Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.) issued a statement: “Today we are proud to mark the start of the first ever national Lebanese Heritage Month, which holds great significance for hundred of thousands of Canadians of Lebanese descent and for us … Read more
National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced $119,875 in funding for Literacy in Action, which serves the English-speaking community in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. This sum will help support the Migratory Project: Creative, Cultural and Core Literacy Workshops and Community Arts Festival. The full release is available online. Contact farrahlilia.kerkadi@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) announced a new call for proposals totalling almost $7 million under the Digital Citizen Initiative which supports civil society organizations and researchers in creating and sharing evidence-based resources that help Canadians stay safe and informed online. The full release is available online.
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, the Government of Canada marks Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, one of the most important celebrations on the Hindu calendar. It honours the victory of good over evil, symbolized by the victory of the god Rama over the demon Ravana. This … 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 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Team Canada, led by the unwavering spirit of flag-bearers Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson (beach volleyball), will march proudly into Estadio Nacional … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) has confirmed $250,000 in federal funding for community celebrations to mark National Acadian Day in 2024. The full release 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: “Today marks the beginning of Navratri, one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals, dedicated to introspection and celebration.” The full statement is available online. Call 819-360-0693.
Liberal MP Kody Blois (Kings–Hants, N.S.) announced a contribution of $220,000 from the Legacy Fund component of the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program to the “150th Anniversary of Charles Macdonald – Concrete House Restoration” project. The full release 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: “It’s the start of Latin American Heritage Month, a time to remember and celebrate past and current contributions of Canadians of Latin American origin. Between 1946 and 1955, Canada was home to fewer than 2,000 people of Latin American origin, … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister and Associate Minister of National Defence Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.) announced $450,000 in funding to the Capitol Theatre, in Moncton, N.B., to support its modernization project. Funding was provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. The full release is available online. Contact ariane.joazard-belizaire@pch.gc.ca. Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) … Read more
