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, …
MONTRÉAL – Discerning fact from fiction in our online world has become an increasingly difficult problem. However, with the growing sophistication of online misinformation, it can be challenging to trust what you read online. Pascale St‑Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced funding to the Université de Montréal for their project to combat online misinformation. This project will develop a website …
Montréal – The Quartier des spectacles de Montréal welcomes the ComediHa! comedy festival this summer for its 25th anniversary. Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), along with the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, are unveiling the funding the Government of Canada has granted to the Festival International du Rire ComediHa! to …
Petite-Vallée – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Mathieu Lacombe, Minister of Culture and Communications, Minister Responsible for Youth and Minister responsible for the Outaouais region, are announcing an $18 million grant for the reconstruction of the Théâtre de la Vieille Forge. This amount includes a $5.5 million contribution from the Government of Canada through the Canada Cultural Spaces …
BRANTFORD – Lisa Hepfner, Member of Parliament (Hamilton Mountain), on behalf of Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced funding of more than $1.4 million for the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford. The funding marks a significant investment in the cultural landscape of the region. It provides support through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for the pivotal “Save the Evidence” …
MONTRÉAL – The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal returns again this summer, with 10 days of must-see, often free concerts on the streets and stages of the Quartier des spectacles in Montréal. It features performances by some of the biggest names in jazz that are sure to delight music fans. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister …
OTTAWA – The Government of Canada is committed to further strengthening its longstanding relationship with the Republic of Korea by and celebrating our artists, creative professionals and athletes. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and YU In Chon, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism for the Republic of Korea, reinforced the enduring friendship of the two countries by signing the …
Quebec – Arts and culture inspire us and bring us together, in addition to strengthening the vitality of our communities and our economy. Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament (Sherbrooke), announced that the Government of Canada is providing $227,300 in funding for six cultural events in Sherbrooke. She made this announcement on behalf of Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage. This …
Toronto – Harbourfront Centre is Toronto’s waterfront home to arts, cultural, and recreational programming. Budget 2024 takes action to empower artists and art organizations to make our communities more inclusive, vibrant, and resilient—so that every generation has a fair shot at a good middle class life. Starting this year, the federal government will provide $10 million over two years to support …
MONTRÉAL – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced the Government of Canada’s commitment to support a unique edition of “ComediHa! salue Montréal!” taking place from July 18 to 28, 2024, in the Quartier des spectacles. Montréal is …
