All eyes are on Canada as our country takes centre stage at the 2021 Frankfurt Book Fair. The fair, which holds its opening ceremony today in Germany, is featuring Canada as the Guest of Honour country. Canada’s Guest of Honour presence, which centres around the theme “Singular Plurality,” includes several highlights that showcase Canadian literary talent, … Read more
Canadian Heritage issued the following statement: “Today marks the beginning of Canadian Islamic History Month. Proclaimed by Parliament in 2007, this month recognizes the significant role that Muslim communities play in Canadian society and highlights their extraordinary contributions. Canadians have an opportunity this month to learn more about the history of Islam in Canada and … Read more
On behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), Prime Minister’s Special Advisor for the Prairies Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) announced more than $4.2 million through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund in support of three cultural infrastructure projects in Edmonton, Alta. The full release is available online.
On behalf of Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance Mona Fortier (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.) announced an investment of $393,600 to support four official language minority organizations in Ottawa–Vanier. The full release is available online. Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) and Employment, Workforce Development and … Read more
On behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister Canadian Heritage Julie Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth, Ont.) announced a federal investment of $20 million in Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre over the next two years for urgent capital work. As outlined in Budget 2021, this funding is provided through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Harbourfront Centre Funding Program. The full release … Read more
During his visit to Théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs, Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced an additional investment of $2,054,388 for the theatre company’s relocation project to the former Dalhousie fire station in Québec City. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued the following statement: “On behalf of the Government of Canada and all Canadians, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Damian Warner (Athletics), who has been named as Canada’s flagbearer at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony. Damian Warner’s inspiring performance in athletics earned him a gold … Read more
While visiting La Tulipe, a venue housed in the magnificent heritage building of the Dominion Theatre in Montréal,Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) highlighted investments of $70 million over three years to support Canada’s live music sector and Canadian artists through the pandemic. The Government of Canada will deliver $50 million in new COVID-19-related funding to … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced an additional contribution of $3,207,048 for the expansion and renovation project for the Agora des Arts building in Rouyn-Noranda. This amount will be added to the $1.2 million provided in 2018 to help the organization develop modern cultural infrastructure. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101. Canadian Heritage Minister Steven … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) was at the Guelph Civic Museum to reaffirm the government’s commitment to helping the next generation of Canadians gain the skills and experience for careers in the heritage, arts and cultural sector and ensure the next generation is well equipped to take over multiple positions. Guelph Museums received funding … Read more
