Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, on the World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture, we celebrate the many vibrant cultures from across the African continent and the African diasporas around the world. The World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture is a great opportunity … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today is Lincoln Alexander Day—a time to honour and recognize the significant contributions of Canada’s first Black Member of Parliament, Cabinet minister, and Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. Throughout his life, the Honourable Lincoln MacCauley Alexander exemplified what it meant to be of … 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.) hosted a virtual roundtable with representatives from the Aboriginal Sport Circle and its Western chapters: Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (British Columbia), Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today we remember the selfless bravery of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat who took the initiative to save thousands of persecuted Jews during the Second World War. In 1944, Wallenberg opened a Swedish embassy in Budapest, where 400,000 Jewish men, … 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.) hosted a virtual roundtable with representatives from the Aboriginal Sport Circle and its Atlantic chapters. The goal was to check the status of these organizations as they weather the pandemic and to listen to … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Tamils in Canada and around the world join in the celebration of Thai Pongal. As Tamil Canadians gather online or safely in-person to mark the end of the harvest, people will take time to reflect on the year that … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued a statement: “Due to recent developments in the COVID-19 pandemic, we have refocused our attention on the immediate challenges facing Canadian artists and cultural workers. The summit, originally scheduled for January 31 and February 1, 2022, will be postponed and take place once public health measures allow … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) presented the 44th Winterlude programming. Celebrate the joys of the Canadian winter from February 4 to 21, 2022, with fun and safe activities in Canada’s Capital Region and other locations around the country. The full release is available online. Contact: camille.gagne@pch.gc.ca.
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim communities in Canada and around the world celebrate the birthday of their 49th hereditary Imam and spiritual leader, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. A passionate advocate for peace, diversity, and pluralism, the Aga Khan has worked tirelessly over the … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.), Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) and Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) issued a statement: “In Canada and around the world, we must work together to eliminate inequalities and advance respect for human rights. While we have made … Read more
