International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced more than $248,500 in funding for the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network. She made the announcement at QAHN’s Eastern Townships Heritage Fair. This funding was provided through the Official Languages Funding Programs. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued the following statement: “Today, Hindu communities in Canada, South Asia and around the world celebrate Dussehra. This great annual festival is especially important in Hindu culture, as it symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Celebrated in various ways around the globe, this joyful and hopeful holiday … Read more
Minister of Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) congratulated the Canadian athletes who will compete at the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Government of Canada is pleased to support our Special Olympics Canada athletes by providing $6,200,760 in 2018–2019. An incremental $16 million over five years, starting … Read more
Liberal MP Denis Paradis (Brome–Missisquoi, Que.) announced that the Municipality of the Township of Potton is receiving $210,000 to fund the reopening of the round barn in the Township of Potton. The Government of Canada is providing funds to the Municipality of the Township of Potton through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. The full release is available online. … Read more
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued the following statement: “Today, the Hindu communities throughout Canada, South Asia and the world are celebrating the start of the sacred Festival of Navratri. Navratri is one of the most important festivals for the Hindu community. It marks the triumph of good over evil and is … Read more
Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) outlined the details of the support for official-language community media, announced at the unveiling of the Action Plan for Official Languages 2018–2023: Investing in Our Future. Community media are essential to the vitality of official-language minority communities. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued the following statement: “On June 21, Parliament passed a law designating October as Latin American Heritage Month, in recognition of the significant contribution that the Latin American community has made to the social, economic, political and cultural fabric of Canada. Latin American Heritage Month is the perfect … Read more
Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement: “Today, on Franco-Ontarian Day, Francophones across Ontario celebrate their culture, traditions and language. Franco-Ontarians make up Canada’s largest French-speaking community outside Quebec. For over 400 years, they have made important contributions to the cultural, social, economic and political life … Read more
Minister of Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) issued the following statement: “We have provided over $22.9 million to support Canadian coaches in the past two years, because we know how valuable coaches are to the success of amateur and high-performance athletes. This includes $18.7 million in 2017 for the salaries and professional … Read more
Minister of Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Our Government is troubled with the decision of the World Anti-Doping Agency Executive Committee today to reinstate the Russian Anti-Doping Agency. We believe that decision undermines the fight against doping in sport.” The full statement is available online. Call 613-404-2733. Liberal MP Bob Nault … Read more
