Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced funding of $62,012 for the Canadian Centre for the Great War. Funding of $51,501, provided through the Museums Assistance Program, will go toward the creation of A Better World: Post-War Social Movements and Canadian Veterans, a new travelling exhibit on the return of First World War veterans. This funding will … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced the appointment of Jesse Wente as Chairperson of the Canada Council for the Arts for a five-year term, effective July 28. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101. Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued the following statement: “Two hundred and sixty-five years ago, a sad chapter began in the … Read more
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the Government of Canada’s priority to ensure public safety, Canadian Heritage will present the Northern Lights multimedia show virtually for this summer. It will allow all Canadians to experience some of the best and brightest achievements in our country’s history. Call 819-994-9101.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) launched the recruitment campaign to find members for the next cohort of the Prime Minister’s Youth Council. Young Canadians can apply online on the PMYC website by August 17, 2020. The full release is available online. Call 819-934-1132.
Canadian Heritage salutes the Frankfurt Book Fair by exhibiting two original artworks by three young Canadian artists on two prominent staircases in downtown Ottawa. The art installations represent the theme “Singular Plurality,” Canada’s slogan as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced funding of $471,950 to help more than 60 communities in Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario celebrate National Acadian Day. This amount includes $250,000 that will enable the Aberdeen Cultural Centre and Festival Acadie Rock team to produce the main National Acadian Day show, which will be broadcast by Radio-Canada. … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced $138,204 in funding for the RCM de Roussillon to support the activities of the Musée d’archéologie de Roussillon in La Prairie. The funding was provided through the Museums Assistance Program. The Musée d’archéologie de Roussillon will use $123,204 of the funds to produce a bilingual travelling exhibition … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced the final details regarding Phase 2 of the disbursement of the $500-million fund, announced earlier this year. This final component helps address some of the gaps that have been identified by the industry across Canada since the fund was first implemented. Thus, the second phase provides support to … Read more
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) issued a statement: “The Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG) is a new, innovative program that seeks to connect post-secondary students and recent graduates who want to help with their communities’ COVID-19 response with thousands of high quality volunteering opportunities with not-for-profits, including charities. Given the … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a statement: “Canada turns 153 this year and is stronger than ever. Together we have built a diverse, bilingual country that is the envy of the world. […] This year, Canadians have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by caring for each other and reaching out to help … Read more
