In early February, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Marc Miller (Ville-Marie–Le Sud-Ouest–Île-des-Sœurs, Que.) travelled to Victoria, B.C., to meet with the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) and visit First Nations communities to learn more about the important work being done to revitalize Indigenous languages across British Columbia. In 2023–24, FPCC and the Government … Read more
Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Marc Miller (Ville-Marie–Le Sud-Ouest–Île-des-Sœurs, Que.) issued a statement: “Today we mark National Flag of Canada Day and the 61st anniversary of Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag, raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill on February 15, 1965. Over the decades, the flag has … Read more
Liberal MP Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault (Madawaska–Restigouche, N.B.) announced $30,300 in funding for Campbellton Sno-Fest in Campbellton, N.B. This financial support was provided through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program. The full release is available online. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca.
Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden (Burlington North—Milton West, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, the world comes together to celebrate the opening of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Canadians from coast to coast to coast will be cheering on these exceptional athletes, who are proudly representing our country. Team Canada, led … Read more
Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Marc Miller (Ville-Marie–Le Sud-Ouest–Île-des-Sœurs, Que.) announced the creation of the new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion. The composition of the Advisory Council will be announced at a later date. The full release is available online. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca. Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Marc Miller (Ville-Marie–Le … Read more
Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Marc Miller (Ville-Marie–Le Sud-Ouest–Île-des-Sœurs, Que.) issued a statement: “Happy Black History Month to all Canadians! Beginning February 1, we come together to honour Black people, whose contributions have profoundly shaped Canada’s culture and history. The 2026 theme, 30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across … Read more
Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Marc Miller (Ville-Marie–Le Sud-Ouest–Île-des-Sœurs, Que.) and Amira Elghawaby, the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, issued a statement: “On the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia, we honour the lives of the victims of the horrific January 29, 2017 … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and National Revenue and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions) Ryan Turnbull (Whitby, Ont.) announced funding of $135,000 for the Fallen Firefighters Memorial and 175th Celebration project in Whitby, Ont. This funding is provided by the Legacy Fund component of Canadian Heritage’s … Read more
Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Marc Miller (Ville-Marie–Le Sud-Ouest–Île-des-Sœurs, Que.) issued a statement: “Today we mark Lincoln Alexander Day to honour an important figure in Canadian law and public life, whose commitment profoundly transformed our country. Through his exceptional career and legacy, Lincoln Alexander helped build a more diverse, inclusive and … Read more
Liberal MP Parm Bains (Richmond East—Steveston, B.C.) announced an investment of $680,190 in the Richmond Gateway Theatre Society in Richmond, B.C., for specialized equipment upgrades. This funding was provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. The full release is available online. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca. Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner (Hamilton Mountain, Ont.) announced $950,000 in funding for the Art Gallery of Hamilton in … Read more
