Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued the following statement: “Today at sundown, Jewish communities across Canada and around the world will observe the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. On this solemn day, families and friends gather to pray and fast. This time of repentance, humility and forgiveness is an … Read more
The government supports a Calgary 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games bid and is reviewing the Calgary 2026 Hosting Plan. Citizens of Calgary can have their say in the November 13 plebiscite and vote on whether Calgary should bid to host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued the following statement: “Today, we join Coptic Orthodox Christians in Canada, in Egypt and around the world in celebrating the holiday of Nayrouz. Every year, according to the Coptic Orthodox calendar, September 11 marks the first day of the Coptic New Year. This is a time of … Read more
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued the following statement: “This evening, at sundown, Jewish communities across Canada and around the world will celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish year. During this celebration, family and friends will gather to pray, exchange best wishes and share a meal. Rosh Hashanah is a time … Read more
The Government of Canada congratulated the Municipality of Cape Dorset and the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative on the opening of the Kenojuak Cultural Centre and Print Shop in Cape Dorset, the “Capital of Inuit Art.” The Department of Canadian Heritage provided $4.5 million for the facility, while Infrastructure Canada provided $2 million. The full release … Read more
The Minister of Science and Sport’s Working Group on Gender Equity in Sport, established by Minister Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) in April 2018, met to find bold, tangible and measurable initiatives to ensure that girls and women are treated equally and equitably when they participate in sports in Canada. The day-long meeting included presentations on gender-based violence … Read more
Northern Lights, the sound and light show that plays in Parliament Hill over the summer months, has reach over one million spectators since it started in 2015. This free bilingual show, presented on the Peace Tower and Centre Block of Parliament, provides visitors of all ages and backgrounds with a one-of-a-kind visual and sensory experience. The full release is … Read more
Minister of Seniors Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) announced funding of $1,500,000 for the development of the Ancaster Arts Centre. The funding was provided by the Government of Canada through Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) led the Canadian delegation to promote a strong Canadian presence from the performing arts and television sectors this week in Edinburgh. Casey also attended the Commonwealth Culture Ministers’ meeting on international cooperation in protecting and preserving cultural heritage, and held several bilateral meetings … Read more
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued the following statement: “Today marks the beginning of Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest days in the Muslim calendar. Eid al-Adha celebrates the end of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Muslims in Canada and around the world will come together with family and friends … Read more
