GATINEAU – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Sylvain Lafrance as Chairperson of Telefilm Canada. His five-year term will begin on May 9, 2024. This appointment is the result of a rigorous, open, transparent and merit-based selection process. With a career spanning more than three decades at CBC/Radio-Canada, Sylvain Lafrance has made his mark as an expert …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he and Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Whit Fraser will travel to the United Kingdom on May 6, 2023, to attend the Coronation of Canada’s new Monarch, His Majesty King Charles III. Prime Minister Trudeau will be accompanied by Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. They will be joined by Assembly of …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued the following statement on the death of Gordon Lightfoot: “I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing yesterday of Gordon Lightfoot, one of Canada’s greatest singer-songwriters. “Mr. Lightfoot gave us so many special moments over the years. With a career that spanned over half a century, Mr Lightfoot’s music told stories …
Brampton – Performing Arts Brampton is hosting its final presentation of the 2022/2023 Centre Stage program in which local youth spent several months learning from industry professionals. In this final showcase presentation, youth performers will entertain audiences with dance, theatre, music and more. Centre Stage is a free training program for young artists from Brampton and beyond, who are passionate …
