Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced $11.1 million in funding, over two years (2021–22 to 2022–23) to support the efforts of Indigenous communities and Indigenous organizations in Saskatchewan to strengthen Indigenous languages. This investment through the Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program will also allow for the development of multimedia resources, dictionaries, online/digital language training, … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is increasing funding by an additional $943,000 over two years to help the Northwest Territories increase the opportunities for French learning. The full release is available online. Call 343-543-8853. Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced an investment of nearly $5 million for a project at Collège nordique francophone in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to increase access to French-language post-secondary studies. The Government of Canada is providing more than $4.2 million over three years for this project. The … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the Government of Canada’s investment of $17,700,000 over three years (2021–22 to 2023–24) through the Canada–Northwest Territories Agreement on Indigenous Languages. The funds will allow for an increase in the number of Indigenous-language resources available in the Northwest Territories. The full release is available online. Contact laura.scaffidi@pch.gc.ca.
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) highlighted Government of Canada support for festivals, its workers, and performers affected by the pandemic. The Government of Canada continues to support festivals through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, with an ongoing annual grants and contributions budget of $13.76 million for local arts and heritage … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced $21,000 in funding for Zoofest & OFF-JFL in Montreal, Que. This support from Canadian Heritage is being provided through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. The full release is available online. Contact laura.scaffidi@pch.gc.ca.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport Adam van Koeverden (Milton, Ont.) announced $432,035 in funding for Nordiq Canada for 2022–23. The majority of the investment will come from the Recovery Fund, with an additional $50,000 devoted to safety in sport. The full release is available online. Contact ariane.joazard-belizaire@pch.gc.ca.
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today is the beginning of Eid al-Adha, a celebration which coincides with the final rites of the Hajj. On this day, Muslims traditionally attend prayers, exchange gifts, and share a meal with family, friends, and loved ones. Eid al-Adha is an … 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 Rowing Canada Aviron will receive $885,000 in funding in 2022–23 from the Community Sport for All initiative. Rowing Canada Aviron clubs will be invited to submit their applications to Rowing Canada Aviron … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the appointment of Dr. Danika Louise Goosney of Ottawa as Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum of Nature for a term of five years, effective September 1, 2022. The full release is available online. Contact laura.scaffidi@pch.gc.ca.
