Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) and British Columbia Minister of Education Rob Fleming confirmed financial support for the recruitment and retention of Francophone teachers in B.C. More than $2 million will be granted to the province to support French-language education for young students. The Government of British Columbia will also contribute more than … Read more
Liberal MP Michael McLeod (Northwest Territories) on behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), announced $562,666 in funding for the Town of Inuvik’s Chief Jim Koe Park Redevelopment Project. The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund support will go toward a modern special events pavilion at Chief Jim Koe Park. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced investments totalling $1,833,379 for 19 arts, culture and heritage organizations in the Greater Victoria region. This funding supports a variety of projects including local festivals, performing arts, publishing, arts training, music and heritage activities. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788. Liberal MP Michael McLeod (Northwest Territories) on behalf … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued the following statement: “Today we celebrate National Flag of Canada Day. On February 15, 1965, Canada’s new flag was raised for the very first time as a symbol that unites all Canadians and reflects our common values. This marked the start of a new era for our country, … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec) Élisabeth Brière (Sherbrooke, Que.) on behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), announced $50,000 in funding over two years for the Centre d’élaboration des moyens d’enseignement du Québec. This funding will help support the Centre’s … Read more
Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) on behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced $112,875 in funding for the Art Gallery of Hamilton. This support, provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will help fund a comprehensive feasibility study for a significant renovation of the Art Gallery of Hamilton. The full release … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced funding for two theatres in Montréal. Guilbeault announced $600,000 for Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui and $97,000 for Théâtre Tortue Berlue. Provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, the funding will help the venues improve conditions for audiences, performers, and creators. It will be used for new … Read more
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) announced $100,000 in funding for the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan 2020 anti-racism campaign, “Racism: Recognize it. Reject it!” This campaign aims to build bridges between various cultural groups and to promote intercultural understanding. It will include educational opportunities in communities, youth leadership workshops, and education campaigns for … Read more
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Every February we celebrate Black History Month, a time when we honour the significant contributions Black Canadians have made and continue to make in our country […] Throughout our history, Black Canadians have worked hard to shape our society as … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) and Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) issued a statement on the release of the final report of the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review: “We would like to thank panel Chair Ms. Janet Yale, the panel members and their support staff for their ambitious work. They have worked … Read more
