Canada invests in future of Canadian Francophonie

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OTTAWA – Culture, arts and community activities play an essential role in shaping the identity of young Francophones. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced a major investment of more than $18.3 million in four innovative programs to help young Francophones reach their full potential. Minister Boissonnault was accompanied by Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament (Ottawa–Vanier). …

Mona Fortier thanks South Korea for sending firefighters

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Ottawa – Mona Fortier, MP Ottawa-Vanier, and President of the Treasury Board, thanked South Korea for sending its firefighters. She said: “Canada and Korea have a deeply rooted friendship, and today is a symbol of that. Firefighters from South Korea have landed in Ottawa to help fight the wildfires across our nation. Thank you all, for your bravery, friendship, and …