Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Peter Schiefke (Vaudreuil—Soulanges, Que.) on behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), announced an investment of $983,046 in the Village Theatre West’s renovations and expansion of the Hudson Village Theatre. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101. Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) and Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced $1.5 million in support from the Government of Canada for the special digital edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, which will take place from June 27 to 30, 2020. The full release is available online. … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced two new appointments to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC): Ellen C. Desmond as regional member for Atlantic and Nunavut, and Nirmala Naidoo as regional member for Alberta and Northwest Territories. Each will serve a five-year term. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a statement: “Francophones and Francophiles across Canada join Quebecers today to mark Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. While the current situation will change the way we mark this day, it will not prevent us from celebrating the French language and culture in Canada […] By supporting these celebrations, the Government … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a statement: “Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. On this occasion, we celebrate the rich and diverse heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, both at home and abroad. This year, the pandemic has encouraged us to reflect on the important role of elders in Indigenous … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced funding of $2,892,275 through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund to the Ville de Rimouski for the renovation and expansion of the Théâtre du Bic. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
Liberal MP Robert J. Morrissey (Egmont, P.E.I.) on behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), announced $250,000 in funding for the City of Summerside to renovate the Armoury, a recognized Canadian historic place. This support, through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will help fund the installation of a drainage system for the foundation, new heating and cooling … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) unveiled the program for Canada Day. It’s also time to commemorate some key events in our history, as this year marks the 40th anniversary of the official adoption of our national anthem, “O Canada,” and the essential role the Métis Nation played in Manitoba joining Confederation 150 years ago. A virtual celebration … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced the appointments of Sandra Mason and Bill Tam as part-time directors of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Board of Directors. Each will serve a five-year term. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) issued the following statement on June 1: “This June we mark Filipino Heritage Month, which gives Canadians the opportunity to highlight the valuable contributions people of Filipino origin have made to the social, economic, political, and cultural fabric of Canada. In the fight against COVID-19, the … Read more
