Press Release Department: Federal - Canadian Heritage

Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion Richard Hébert (Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), announced 574,000 in financial support for nearly 20 festivals in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region in 2019–2020.  This amount includes $389,000 and non-refundable contributions of … Read more

Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued the following statement on the Day of Commemoration of the Great Upheaval: “In 1755, British authorities deported several thousand Acadians, a tragic event that separated families and resulted in the loss of many lives. This tragic chapter of Acadian history is known as the Great Upheaval. In spite … Read more

Minister of Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) issued the following statement on the opening of the Lima 2019 Pan American Games: “Today, the countries of the Americas unite to officially open the Lima 2019 Pan American Games. Team Canada will march proudly into Estadio Nacional del Perú, led by flag-bearer Scott Tupper, field … Read more

Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) on behalf of Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing more than $4.1 million over two years to preserve, promote and revitalize Indigenous languages in Atlantic Canada. The funding will support 36 community-based projects including language camps, classes, immersion programs and … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Rémi Massé (Avignon-La Mitis-Matane-Matapédia, Que.) on behalf of Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced $311,500 in funding to support community celebrations and festivities to mark Nouvelle City’s 150th anniversary. From this investment, $225,000 is being provided under the Legacy Fund component of the … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism (Multiculturalism) Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park, Ont.) on behalf of Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced today that the Government of Canada is investing $59,000 in the Brampton Tamil Seniors Association to help establish a cultural exchange project. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.

Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced $10,000 in funding to support the 11th Zoofest & OFF-JFL festival in Montréal. The Canada Arts Presentation Fund support will allow the public to discover emerging music, theatre, entertainment and comedy talent at numerous multi-disciplinary performances held at several Montréal venues, and outdoor stages in the Quartier des … Read more

Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced that the Government of Canada is providing $1 million in support for the 37th edition of the Juste pour rire/Just For Laughs Festival, which is taking place in Montreal from July 10 to 28, 2019. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101. Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) made … Read more

Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) and Nova Scotia Minister of Environment Gordon Wilson announced funding for the renovation and modernization of the Gustave-Blanche Building on Université Sainte-Anne’s Pointe-de-l’Église campus. Located in the St. Marys Bay region, the campus is at the heart of Nova Scotia’s largest Acadian population. The full release … Read more

Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the appointment of Claire Anderson to the position of full-time Commissioner for British Columbia and Yukon at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission for a five-year term beginning August 26, 2019. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.  Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the appointments of three part-time … Read more