Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) issued the following statement on Lunar New Year: “Many Canadians across the country will gather with family and friends to celebrate Lunar New Year […] This traditional holiday, one of the most important for Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese communities, as well as members of … Read more
Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities Ross Romano and Ontario Minister of Francophone Affairs Caroline Mulroney signed a funding agreement to support the Université de l’Ontario français, the first French-language university governed by and for Ontario Francophones. The Université de l’Ontario français will be supported by an investment of $126 … Read more
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) issued the following statement on Lincoln Alexander Day: “Born in Toronto in 1922, the Honourable Lincoln MacCauley Alexander was the first Black Canadian to be elected to the House of Commons, and the first Black Canadian to serve as Cabinet minister and Lieutenant Governor of Ontario […] To pay … Read more
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) spent five days in Edmonton, Calgary and the Greater Vancouver area. Chagger met with stakeholders from LGBTQ2 communities, racialized communities and various youth stakeholders. “I’m honoured to have these important conversations with Canadians about ensuring equitable opportunities for all members of our society,” she said. “As … Read more
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) issued the following statement on Raoul Wallenberg Day: “A hero honoured throughout the world, Mr. Wallenberg risked his own life to lead one of the largest aid operations of the Nazi era and provide Hungarian Jews with a special protective passport, the Schutz-Pass […] Mr. Wallenberg was … Read more
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) issued a statement on Thai Pongal: “Today, Tamil people in Canada and around the world will gather to celebrate Thai Pongal. Traditionally, it is a time to give thanks for a bountiful harvest season and gather with family and friends to cook and share Pongal, … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced $155,940 to support the Peel Art Gallery Museum + Archives in mounting the exhibition, George Paginton: Painting a Nation. This funding was provided through Canadian Heritage’s Museums Assistance Program. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced $499,824 in funding for the Festival d’été international de Québec to support renovations at the Impérial Bell concert hall and the purchase of new equipment. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788. Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) issued the following statement on Orthodox Christmas … Read more
Liberal MP Neil Ellis (Bay of Quinte, Ont.) on behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), announced $27,834 in funding for the Invisible Publishing Collective and $51,907 for The Solski Group, to support their publishing activities. The Government of Canada is providing these funds through the Support for Publishers component of the Canada Book Fund, which … Read more
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) issued a statement: “This week, we celebrate the start of Tamil Heritage Month. Adopted unanimously by Parliament in 2016, this month provides Canadians with an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of Tamil Canadians to Canada’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric. Canada is … Read more
