Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “As the sun sets tonight, Jewish communities across Canada and around the world will observe the beginning of Yom Kippur, one of the High Holidays, marking the end of the Ten Days of Awe, the holiest days in the Jewish … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Tonight, at sunset, the Jewish New Year will begin. Rosh Hashanah is a two-day celebration for Jewish communities in Canada and around the world. This marks the beginning of the High Holidays, ending in Yom Kippur.” The full statement is available online. … Read more
Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) issued a statement: “Our two official languages play a vital role in our society. We recognize and celebrate the linguistic diversity that is an integral part of our national identity and rich heritage across the country. We acknowledge the importance of English and … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today marks the start of Mennonite Heritage Week, an opportunity to recognize the contributions that Mennonites have made to Canada,” she said. “The first Mennonites arrived in Upper Canada in the late 1700s. They settled there to escape war and persecution … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) announced proposed regulations to implement the Online News Act. The proposed regulations provide clarity on which platforms are subject to the Act and greater certainty on what they need to do to obtain an exemption from the mandatory bargaining process. To obtain an exemption, platforms must enter into agreements … Read more
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “On the International Day for People of African Descent, we celebrate and recognize the exceptional contributions of people of African descent, both in Canada and around the world. This day is also an opportunity for us to renew our determination … Read more
Liberal MP René Arsenault (Madawaska–Restigouche, N.B.) announced more than $1 million in funding for infrastructure improvements and renovations to Centre Maillet. Canadian Heritage is investing $700,000 through the Community Spaces Fund of the Development of Official Language Communities Program. The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is contributing $450,000 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund. The full release is available … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) announced new funding of $1.05 million towards infrastructure upgrades, renovations, and the reconstruction of the newly reopened Chester Playhouse in Chester, N.S. The full release is available online. Contact laura.scaffidi@pch.gc.ca.
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Six years ago on this date, the Rohingya people residing in Rakhine State, Myanmar, suffered a senseless and unjustifiable assault carried out by the nation’s security forces. This act of violence resulted in the tragic loss of nearly 7,000 lives, … Read more
On behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue Peter Fragiskatos (London North Centre, Ont.) announced $2 million in funding for the London Children’s Museum. Contact laura.scaffidi@pch.gc.ca.
