Delta – Accessible infrastructure and meaningful improvements to facilities ensures more Canadians with disabilities can fully participate in their communities and readily access the services and programs they need. The Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, Carla Qualtrough, on behalf of the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, visited the BC & Alberta Guide Dogs organization …
OTTAWA – Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, spoke on Hindu Heritage Month. She said: We join Hindu communities across Canada in celebrating the start of Hindu Heritage Month! With origins dating back more than 5,000 years, Hinduism is the world’s oldest belief system. As the world’s third-largest religion, Hinduism is practised by 1 billion people …
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 …
Gatineau – The inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society enriches communities, promotes economic growth, and advances a culture of respect. This is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in programs and policies that help to remove barriers for persons with disabilities and pave the way for a brighter future for all, both in Canada …
Gatineau – Investing in accessible infrastructure and making meaningful improvements to existing facilities allows more Canadians with disabilities to fully participate in their communities and readily access the services and programs they need. Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, visited the Luso Canadian Charitable Society in Mississauga, Ontario, to announce $2.7 million in funding under the …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the needs of all persons with disabilities in Canada, including people with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and those who care for them. Mark Holland, Minister of Health, tabled the Framework for Autism in Canada (Framework) in Parliament today. The Framework outlines principles and best practices to guide national autism policy, programs …
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 …
DUNCAN – The story of Canada is made up of countless diverse histories. Canada’s cultural fabric, shaped by the contributions of so many different communities, is richer and stronger because of this. When we share these stories, we build bridges, create understanding, and bring communities together. For more than a hundred years, Sikh Canadians have made significant contributions that have …
Mississauga – The mental health challenges facing young people in Canada have grown more complex in recent years, whether it is from problems at home, online, or at school. Their emotional and mental health needs require accessible, timely, and compassionate support. Every child deserves the best start in life, which is why the Government is making targeted investments to build …
TORONTO – Since 2015, the Government of Canada has been strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to make Canada—and the world—a better place. Despite the progress made, racism remains an unacceptable reality for far too many people in Canada. To strengthen federal leadership against racism and discrimination, Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, unveiled today …
