At the start of his 3-day visit to Southwestern Ont., Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Multiculturalism) Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) highlighted the more than $1.6 million in funding provided to the Windsor area’s arts and culture organizations since 2016. The full release is availabel online. Call 819-997-7788.
On behalf of Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Democratic Institutions Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) announced $950,000 in funding for projects related to the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) highlighted a Government of Canada investment of $750,000 to help create Espace René-Lévesque in New Carlisle. This funding, granted under the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, was used for the development of Espace René-Lévesque. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788.
Liberal MP Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) announced that the Government of Canada is providing $390,000 in funding to the Cape Breton Regional Municipality for its project to restore the Command Post of the historic Chapel Point Battery. This funding is being provided through the Legacy Fund component of the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program. The full … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Multiculturalism) Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada will be providing $338,000 to the Corporation of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake for the creation of the commemorative art installation “Voices of Freedom.” The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788. Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie … Read more
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), with Councillor Tim Tierney, Chair of the Ottawa Public Library Board, dedicated the future home of a joint facility shared by the Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada. This partnership will provide the Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement: “Today, Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world celebrate Imamat Day, marking the day in 1957 when His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV became Imam and spiritual leader of the Shi’a Ismaili Muslims. Today also signals the conclusion of the year-long festivities around the … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced $73,800 in funding for the eighth Orientalys Festival, taking place in Montréal from August 2 to 5, 2018. This funding is being provided through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788. Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced … Read more
Liberal MP Karen Ludwig (New Brunswick Southwest) announced a Government of Canada grant of $405,000 for Kingsbrae International Residence for the Arts for renovations to its facilities. The Government of Canada is providing funding under Canadian Heritage’s Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101. Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.), Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) and Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) announced the Government of Canada’s plans to launch a new funding initiative to address the significant and unique challenges faced by the … Read more
