Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced an investment of $3.44 million in L’Illusion, Théâtre de marionettes, for the construction of a new building on its current site. The Government of Canada funding was provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced $165,000 in funding for the Société du site Madeleine de Verchères during a visit to Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade. The support will help fund the construction of a multi-use pavilion on the Sainte-Anne Seignorial Estate historic site. This investment was made through the Legacy Fund component of the Building Communities Through Arts … Read more
At a virtual announcement this morning, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Official Languages) René Arseneault (Madawaska—Restigouche, N.B.), along with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Darrell Samson (Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, N.S.) and representatives of Université Sainte-Anne, unveiled $579,500 … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) and Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced the five teams selected to develop design proposals for the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued the following statement: “For more than 400 years, Acadians have been playing an important role in building Canada and adding to its diversity. Through their contributions to arts and culture, social and economic innovation, and their leadership, Acadians exhibit a dynamic spirit that transcends our borders.” The … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced that Usine C will receive $1,504,516 to help purchase new sound and stage equipment and install new safety systems for the comfort of those who use the space. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced the appointment of Isha Khan as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for a five-year term, effective Aug. 17. This appointment is the result of a selection process that began several months ago. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is located in Winnipeg and opened in September 2014. It … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced $309,004 in funding to the Société Culturelle du Lys to implement an emergency plan to rebuild and bring Théâtre de la Dame de Cœur up to standard. This support was provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced that $78,500 will be invested in Odace Événements to support the organization’s reimagining of 2.5 km of a pedestrian walkway on Mont-Royal Avenue in Montréal, running from mid-July to mid-September. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued the following statement: “This year, I encourage Canadians across the country to take the time to recognize and appreciate the many contributions of Muslim Canadians, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To fight Islamophobia and discrimination in all its forms, we must come together today and everyday. … Read more
