Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.) announced nearly $4 million in funding for 21 Francophone organizations in New Brunswick. Provided through the Development of Official-Language Communities Program, this important financial support will enable organizations to continue to operate, as well as promote 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.) issued a statement: “After an awe-inspiring performance at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, I’d like to offer my congratulations to all 49 Team Canada athletes, guides and coaches who represented our country. They … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the launch of a new funding initiative to help Canadian booksellers increase their ability to sell books online. The Government of Canada’s new Support for Booksellers component of the Canada Book Fund will invest $32.1 million in bookstores over two years for expenses related to online book sales … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.) are inviting Canadians aged 16-24, from every region, background and lived experience, to apply online for the Prime Minister’s Youth Council at canada.ca/youth-council before midnight on April 10. The full release is available online. Call 873-353-09-85.
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) launched a call for proposals for community-based commemoration activities for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2022. The application period is underway and will close on April 11, 2022. The full release is available online. Contact: laura.scaffidi@pch.gc.ca.
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement to mark International Women’s Day: “Progress has been made toward gender equality in Canada. However, we must also acknowledge that there are still many challenges that women and girls face in our country. Indigenous women and women from racialized and religious … 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.) issued a statement: “It’s our first medal at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games! I join every Canadian today and offer my congratulations to Mollie Jepsen who has won a gold medal in Para … Read more
Minister for Sport Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) issued a statement: “Canada is proud of the 49 Canadian athletes, guides and coaches who will represent Canada at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. They overcame many challenges amid the pandemic and are now ready to shine,” she said. “The Government of Canada also shares the concerns of the international … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, people across Canada will mark the start of the first official Irish Heritage Month. Irish Canadians have greatly contributed to the story of our country, and this month is an opportunity to learn more about their history and positive impact.” … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) celebrated Black History Month 2022 by virtually attending events across Canada. These events honoured the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities while also celebrating their many contributions to our country. The full release is available online. Contact: arevig.afarian@infc.gc.ca.
