Minister Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) issued the following statement: “On behalf of the Government of Canada and all Canadians, I would like to offer my most heartfelt congratulations to Carla Shibley, alongside her pilot Meghan Lemiski, who was named Canada’s flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games. Carla’s … Read more
In the spirit of Call to Action 80, Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the Government of Canada is investing $2,604,115 over two years through Canadian Heritage’s Celebration and Commemoration Program. Projects were presented by Historica Canada, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network and the Royal Canadian Geographic … Read more
Liberal MP Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) on behalf of Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced investments totalling $1,450,300 to support local festivals, the performing arts and community celebrations in Calgary and southern Alberta. These investments will benefit 36 organizations that promote Canadian talent, showcase Alberta’s thriving cultural scene, drive economic growth and foster a … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) on behalf of Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced today that the Government of Canada is investing an additional $5.5 million in the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations program. Canadian Heritage funds this program’s organizations through five national deliver partners: the Canadian Museums … Read more
Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) on behalf of Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced $500,000 in funding for the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation in support of the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. This purpose-built cultural archive and community space in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown—the first institution of its kind in Canada—is dedicated to … Read more
Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced $224,500 in funding to improve the quality of French-language services provided to Ottawa residents and visitors. The project will improve recreational and cultural programs in French. Six Francophone hubs will be created within existing municipal and community facilities. The full release is available online. … Read more
Minister Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) issued a statement: “With the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games about to begin, I would like to wish all the best to the Canadian team and all of its 151 athletes and 36 coaches! I also extend my congratulations to Stephanie Chan, a para table tennis … Read more
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced a matching grant of $996,580 to support the professional arts organization Domaine Forget through the Foundation of Greater Montréal. Financial support from the Endowment Incentives component of the Canada Cultural Investment Fund encourages the private sector to play an active role in culture and the arts. The leveraging effect … Read more
Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) and Liberal MP Christ Bittle (St. Catharines, Ont.) on behalf of Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.), announced almost $330,000 in funding for the Shaw Festival Theatre. This support, provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will go toward the purchase and … Read more
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced $58,000 in support for the 20th annual edition of the MUTEK Montréal festival. The event will take place in the Quartier des Spectacles from August 20 to 25. This funding, provided through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, will allow residents of the city to have the chance to enjoy … Read more
