Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced an important step in implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #80 by introducing Bill C-5. This bill seeks to establish a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation for federally regulated workers that will be observed as a statutory holiday on September 30. The full release … Read more
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Today at sundown, Jewish communities across Canada and around the world will observe the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. The holiest day on the Hebrew calendar, Yom Kippur is the culmination of the Ten Days of Awe that follow Rosh … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced an initiative to compensate for the lack of insurance coverage for COVID-19–related filming interruptions and production shutdowns in the sector. The Short-Term Compensation Fund for Canadian audiovisual productions is a response to a pressing demand of producers that was identified at roundtables and meetings held by Minister Guilbeault. The … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced Canada’s virtual programming for the very first special edition of the Frankfurt Book Fair from October 14 to 18, 2020. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
The Government of Canada will hold a state funeral for the Right Honourable John Napier Wyndham Turner, who passed away on September 19, 2020. A church service will be held on October 6, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica (65 Bond Street) in Toronto. The ceremony will strictly follow public health COVID-19 … Read more
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) issued a statement: “This evening at sundown, members of the Jewish community in Canada and around the world will mark the start of Rosh Hashana. During this two-day celebration, Jewish families will come together to share prayers, well wishes, and traditional meals with their loved … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) and Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) invite teams of professional artists, landscape architects, architects and other urban design professionals to submit their credentials and examples of prior work to the Request for Qualifications. The deadline for submissions is December 16, 2020. The artwork will be built at 111 Sussex Drive … Read more
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) issued the following statemetn: “This is the first public Mennonite Heritage Week celebration in Canada. As Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, I invite all Canadians to reflect on the rich culture and heritage of Mennonite Canadians and their role in promoting peace … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced the launch of the second intake of applications for the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities program component. This intake will consider applications for funding for projects to be delivered in the 2021–22 and 2022–23 fiscal years. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.), joined by Liberal MP Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.), announced that the Government of Canada is providing $1.4 million in funding to Science North for the advancement of two projects. Funding of $1.1 million is being provided for the retrofitting and development of new … Read more
