Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Élisabeth Brière (Sherbrooke, Que.) announced $146,839 in funding for a project in l’Estrie Quebec region aimed at training racialized immigrants to better understand their legal rights, including their rights as employees, and the functions of complaint mechanisms. The full release is available … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, on the 66th anniversary of the accession of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate Imamat Day. Through his tireless work, the Aga Khan has repeatedly shown that he embodies … Read more
During the annual meeting of the Ministers’ Council on the Canadian Francophonie, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.) reiterated the importance of strengthened intergovernmental cooperation; to discuss the significant progress made possible by the modernized Official Languages Act with her counterparts; and to inform them of the historic … Read more
Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.) highlighted more than $1 million in funding for la Société francophone de Victoria to acquire and renovate la Maison de la francophonie de Victoria. The full release is available online. Contact catherine.mounier-desrochers@acoa-apeca.gc.ca.
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued a statement: “Happy Canada Day! Make the most of this day to come together and connect with the people around you. There are so many ways and so many reasons to celebrate our country. Just think of the strength of our values, our creativity, and our diversity, … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) highlighted the Government of Canada’s support for le Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. Canadian Heritage provided $800,000 in support for the 2023 festival through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. And Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions announced $2,062,125 in non-repayable financial contributions for the 2022, 2023 and 2024 … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced funding for the digitization of an Inuit art collection held at McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Through the Digital Access to Heritage component of Canadian Heritage’s Museums Assistance Program, the Government of Canada has provided $430,970 to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection to digitize 66,000 works on paper from … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today is the beginning of Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice. This celebration marks the end of the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. This occasion holds profound significance for Muslim communities in Canada and around … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today we celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day. As the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy, this day is an opportunity for us to reaffirm our commitment to the core values that define our diverse and … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued a statement: “Today, on the Fête nationale du Québec, we celebrate our history, our traditions, our values, our culture, and all the things that make Quebecers a warm, welcoming, united and cohesive people. On this important day, 8.5 million people celebrate our belle province. In every region of Quebec, … Read more
