Canada invests in Vancouver Fringe Festival

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VANCOUVER – Arts and culture are essential in building creative communities, encouraging self expression and bringing people together to share diverse perspectives and ideas. Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Member of Parliament (Vancouver Granville), announced a $520,000 investment in the Vancouver Fringe Festival Society. He made the announcement on behalf of Pascale St-Onge, Minister …

Alanis Obomsawin at Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal

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Montreal – The Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal (MAC) and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) unveiled the MAC’s brand-new exhibition, Alanis Obomsawin: The Children Have to Hear Another Story, recently that will continue till January 26, 2025, in the . The exhibition dedicated to the work of Abenaki documentary filmmaker, activist, and singer Alanis Obomsawin, one of the most acclaimed Indigenous …

Canada supports renovation of Le Pantoum

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QUÉBEC CITY – Investing in cultural and creative spaces helps enrich our communities by providing them with spaces that bring people together and are accessible to everyone. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Quebec Lieutenant and Member of Parliament (Québec), announced $962,105 in financial support for Création Le Pantoum. Minister Duclos made the announcement on behalf of Pascale …

Feds launch Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate

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OTTAWA – Canada, like elsewhere around the world, has seen a rise in hate both on the streets and online in recent years. The federal government is committed to doing whatever it takes to protect everyone living in Canada as well as the resilient and diverse communities across the country to ensure that all can thrive while being their authentic …

Supporting Atlantic International Film Festival

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HALIFAX – The Government of Canada is dedicated to supporting Canadian creative businesses and organizations in boosting their global presence and expanding their international exports. The Creative Export Canada program not only strengthens Canada’s economy but also promotes our creative professionals. Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament (Halifax West), announced a $90,000 investment to support the expansion into new markets …

MUTEK celebrates its 25th anniversary this summer

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MONTRÉAL – The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of supporting Canadian artists, who contribute to the vitality of our country’s culture and economy. This year, MUTEK Montréal is celebrating 25 years of innovation in electronic music and digital creativity. Pascale St‑Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced $40,000 in funding for the 2024 MUTEK festival through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. …

Government of Canada supports Drayton Theatre

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CAMBRIDGE – Recently Bryan May, Member of Parliament (Cambridge), announced $99,000 in federal funding for Drayton Theatre. He made the announcement on behalf ofPascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage. The support is an important investment in the cultural landscape of southern Ontario. The investment was made through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for a project aimed at equipping seven stages …

Canada contributes to the adaptation of Star Wars to Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe)

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WINNIPEG – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Indigenous Peoples in their efforts to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen their languages, ensuring their vitality shines as brightly as the twin suns of Tatooine in a galaxy far, far away. Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, attended the premiere of Anangong Miigaading, …

Canada provides $500,000 for Unesco Heritage Emergency Fund

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GATINEAU – The Government of Canada is firmly committed to protecting cultural heritage, a fundamental component of the identity, social cohesion, economic sustainability, peace and security of the international community. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced that $500,000 in funding is being provided to the Heritage Emergency Fund of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco). This …

Federal govt invests in 57 affordable Federal govt invests in 57 affordable homes in Estrie

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Cowansville – The federal government announced more than $3.2 million in contributions and low-cost loans through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) to help build and repair 57 affordable homes in Estrie. The announcement was made by Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Member of Parliament (Brome-Missisquoi), on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, alongside Pablo Rodriguez, …