OTTAWA, May 16, 2022

This year, Canada celebrates the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For the past 70 years, Her Majesty has been a constant presence in the lives of many Canadians and has cultivated enduring ties with Canada connecting with our rich cultures and traditions.

On the eve of the Royal Tour of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced $2.14 million in funding for celebrations and community projects marking the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This funding will support 360 community events and 3 major national projects. The funded initiatives will allow Canadians to learn more about the role of The Crown in Canada and to celebrate Canadian achievements over the past seven decades.

Projects involving diverse communities include community gatherings, gardens and tree plantings linked to the British initiative The Queen’s Green Canopy, exhibitions, concerts and artistic performances, military parades, and educational activities.

To find out more about the recipients of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Fund, see the Project Table.

Follow us on social media to get the latest news on the Platinum Jubilee and The Crown in Canada. Join in the celebrations of this historic milestone by using the hashtag #PlatinumJubilee. Follow the #RoyalVisitCanada tour as The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall travel across Canada from May 17 to 19 as part of the celebrations.

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