Liberal MP Francis Drouin (Glengarry–Prescott–Russell, Ont.) announced funding of $253,104 to Radio communautaire Cornwall-Alexandria for a project that will expand the reach of its antenna. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the appointment of Tobi Nussbaum as Chief Executive Officer of the National Capital Commission for a term of four years. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Liberal MP Greg Fergus (Hull–Aylmer, Que.), unveiled the new vision and programming for Winterlude 2019. The 41st Winterlude offers a more urban experience with new destinations, including the ByWard Market and Sparks Street, in Ottawa. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the reappointment of Adrian Burns as Chair of the National Arts Centre Board of Trustees following an open, transparent and merit-based selection process. She will begin a new four-year term on December 11. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued the following statement: “Canadians value human rights as a cornerstone of a free and democratic society. Today, on Human Rights Day, we have the opportunity to reflect and strongly reinforce our commitment to respecting the fundamental rights of all people. In 2018, as we mark the … Read more
Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced the renewal of the Collaboration Agreement for the Development of Arts and Culture in the Francophone Minority Communities of Canada for the period from 2018 to 2023, during the annual forum of the Fédération culturelle canadienne-française. Joly also announced total funding of $773,000 for … Read more
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) sent a letter to Christa Dickenson, Executive Director of Telefilm Canada. The purpose of the letter was to inform her of the Government of Canada’s vision and priorities with respect to the public corporation. The full release is available online. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, Official … Read more
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced $310,871 in funding for the Exploramer museum complex. This support was provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
The Working Group on Gender Equity in Sport, established in April 2018 by Minister of Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.), has met for the last time. The working group explored several short- and medium-term actions, which touched on education, training, leveraging current structures to reach out to communities, developing an awareness campaign … Read more
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the appointments of Teresa Woo-Paw as part-time Chair and Chiamaka Mogo as part-time Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation following an open, transparent and merit-based selection process. They will begin serving a four-year term immediately. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
