Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) shared further details regarding the Government of Canada’s April 17 announcement of temporary relief measures to support the culture, heritage and sport sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting May 8, the distribution of funding will include: $198.3 million will be provided to the beneficiaries of arts and culture funding via … Read more
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) issued a statement on Asian Heritage Month: “Today marks the start of Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to highlight the rich diversity of the Asian diaspora and the extraordinary contributions of Canadians of Asian descent,” the statement read. “I am distressed to … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued the following statement: “In light of the current and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Canada and around the world, our government has decided to celebrate Canada Day differently this year, in a way that will allow us to come together virtually to share our pride in being Canadian […] For … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $3 million in several organizations through the Digital Citizen Initiative’s Digital Citizen Contribution Program. This funding will help combat false and misleading COVID-19 information as well as the racism and stigmatization that are often the result. This support will help fund activities, such … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission will not issue letters requesting payment for Part I licence fees by broadcasters for the 2020–21 fiscal year. The government will transfer necessary funds to the CRTC to support its operations. Waiving these regulatory charges for broadcasters provides immediate financial relief for the broadcasting industry, freeing up more than $30 million … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a statement: “On behalf of all Canadians, I want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the government of Japan, Tokyo 2020 organizers, the International Olympic Committee, and the International Paralympic Committee in organizing the Tokyo 2020 Games. On March 24, the International Olympic Committee and … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) is undertaking the first in a series of online and in-person consultation and engagement sessions to implement the Indigenous Language Act. The focus of this phase will be to help him make recommendations to the Governor in Council for the appointment of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages and Directors. The … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) on behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), announced $218,435 in funding to Boys and Girls Club of West Scarborough to support Bounce Back League, a trauma-informed sport program for newcomer children. This funding is being provided through the Innovation Initiative of the Government of Canada’s … Read more
Liberal MP Jennifer O’Connell (Pickering-Uxbridge, Ont.) on behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), announced $4 million in funding for the Pickering Museum Village. The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund support will go towards the construction of the Pickering Heritage & Community Centre at the Pickering Museum Village. The new 40,000-square-foot facility will house the city’s … Read more
Liberal MP Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Hochelaga, Que.) on behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), announced $170,500 in funding for the Théâtre Denise-Pelletier to support programming for the 2020–2023 seasons at its Fred-Barry Room. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
