Minister for Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) announced $706,000 in funding for Squash Canada for 2022–23, including $19,000 for safety in sport. The full release is available online. Contact ariane.joazard-belizaire@pch.gc.ca.
Minister for Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) announced $500,000 in support for the Sport for Life Society for 2022–23, in addition to $280,000 in recovery funding. The investment, made through the Recovery Fund for Arts, Culture, Heritage and Sport Sectors, … Read more
Minister for Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) and Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) issued a statement: “Over the … Read more
Minister for Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) announced that Cycling Canada will receive $450,000 in funding from the Community Sport for All Initiative. This investment will allow Cycling Canada to support community-led projects that aim to remove barriers and increase … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today marks the beginning of Black History Month in Canada, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements, culture, and heritage of Black and Afro-descendant communities in our country. For over 400 years, Black and Afro-descendant communities in Canada have … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the appointment of Bram Abramson as Regional Commissioner for Ontario at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission for a five-year term, effective Feb. 15. The full release is available online. Contact laura.scaffidi@pch.gc.ca. Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the appointment of Guy Pratte, C.M. as Chairperson of the National … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “On the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia, Canadians remember the six people killed and the 19 others injured during a horrific terrorist attack at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec. Today … Read more
Minister for Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) announced $4,907,400 in funding for Freestyle Canada for 2022–23, including $249,000 toward the hosting of the 2023 Federation International de Ski Moguls World Cup in Val St-Côme, Que., from Jan. 24-28. The full … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, people in Canada and across the globe will mark the UNESCO World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture, an opportunity to celebrate the rich heritage and contributions made by members of the African diaspora.” The full statement is available … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement on Lincoln Alexander Day and announcement of the theme for Black History Month: “Today, people in towns and communities across Canada will take a moment to recognize the life and legacy of the Honourable Lincoln Alexander. A trailblazer in his own right, … Read more
