Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced that the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund will provide more than $50 million in direct funding to independent, self-employed workers in the live performing arts sector who are experiencing financial hardship, up to a maximum of $2,500 per individual. … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the 16 members of the newly formed Survivor-led Steering Committee, which will guide work on the Residential Schools National Monument. The Survivor-led Steering Committee will oversee the Monument project through to its completion, ensuring the project remains grounded in Indigenous values. The Steering Committee will have an inaugural virtual meeting … Read more
The Government of Canada will convene the National Culture Summit on the Future of the Arts, Culture and Heritage in Canada to help these sectors recover and thrive. As the Government prepares for the national summit in Ottawa on May 2-4, 2022, Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the themes of the discussions … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: ” This evening marks the beginning of Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day. This is a time to mourn and remember the victims of the Holocaust, when more than 6 million Jews, at least 500,000 Roma and Sinti, and other targeted … Read more
In recognition of the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace that took place Sunday, April 24, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) and Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) revealed that a design by Team MacLeod has been selected by the jury for the Global Affairs Canada Commemorative Artwork. The winning artwork by Team … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, the Sikh community in Canada and around the world celebrates Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi.” The full statement is available online. Contact arevig.afarian@infc.gc.ca. Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Tamil communities in Canada and … Read more
The Government of Canada announced that Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Canada in May. The upcoming tour is part of the year-long celebrations marking the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her 70-year reign as Queen of Canada. Events and activities will take place … Read more
Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.) announced more than $12.6 million in funding for Collège La Cité to transform its current technology infrastructure and revise its operations as part of its new digital strategy. This funding will also allow for the repurposing of four … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) introduced Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which would establish a new legislative and regulatory framework to ensure fairness in the Canadian digital news marketplace and for independent local news businesses, including rural and remote news organizations, by ensuring that news media and journalists receive fair compensation for their … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Tomorrow, Muslims in Canada and around the world will mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time for reflection. Over the coming month, Muslims will fast from sunrise to sunset, breaking their fast with dates and … Read more
