Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.) unveiled the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028: Protection – Promotion – Collaboration. It is a five-year plan to reverse the decline of French and promote the vitality of our official-language minority communities. The Action Plan includes investments totalling … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “This evening at sundown, Muslim communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.” The full statement is available online. Contact mahreen.dasoo@infc.gc.ca.
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Christians in Canada and around the world celebrate Easter, the holiest holiday in the Orthodox Christian faith. This celebration marks the end of Lent, a period of fasting, prayer and sacrifice, and … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Sikh communities in Canada and around the world celebrate Vaisakhi, the holiest day of the year in the Sikh faith. Vaisakhi celebrates the community of baptized Sikhs, known as the Khalsa Panth, founded by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “This weekend, Christian communities across Canada and around the world will celebrate Easter, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This celebration is a time for us to reflect on the values of sacrifice, hope, and forgiveness. Traditionally, Christians will attend … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Tonight at sundown, Jewish communities across Canada and around the world will celebrate the beginning of Passover, or Pesach, an eight-day celebration of the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt through the Exodus.” The full statement is … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Canadians across the country mark the beginning of Sikh Heritage Month. For more than 125 years, the Sikh community has made immense contributions to the social, economic, political and cultural fabric of our country. This month gives us the … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.), Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller (Ville-Marie-Le Sud-Ouest-Île-des-Sœurs, Que.), Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) and Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) issued a statement: “National Indigenous Languages Day provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the importance and unique diversity of … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) met with residents of Longueuil, Que., to highlight Budget 2023’s investments in an affordable economy. The budget delivers $198.3 billion—including $37.4 billion in Quebec—to reduce backlogs, expand access to family health services, and ensure provinces and territories can provide the high quality and timely health care Canadians expect and deserve. … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the reappointment of Dr. Jean Robert as Chairperson of the National Battlefields Commission for a four-year term. This appointment takes effect on June 6, 2023. The full release is available online. Contact laura.scaffidi@pch.gc.ca. Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the reappointment of Neil Russon as Chairperson of the National Museum … Read more
