OTTAWA – Canadian Heritage has announced the details for the National Commemorative Ceremony in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. This historic event will take place on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. (ET) at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa following all elements of the state funeral in London. Commemorative …
Expert advisory group on online safety
OTTAWA – Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, delivered opening remarks at the Public Policy Forum’s Canadian Citizens’ Assembly on Democratic Expression, taking place from June 15 to 19 in Ottawa. This year’s Citizens’ Assembly will hear viewpoints from a representative group of citizens on the core elements of a successful legislative and regulatory framework on online safety. The Minister …
Supporting workers in live performing arts sector
Ottawa – The Government of Canada recognizes that the live performing arts sector has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. We stand with Canada’s artists and cultural workers in this sector. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund will provide more than $50 million in direct …
Investing in Festival du Voyageur in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – In celebration of the Month of La Francophonie, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, along with Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Member of Parliament (Saint Boniface–Saint Vital), announced funding for …