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Statement by Minister Khera on the Mid-Autumn Festival

OTTAWA, September 17, 2024 Today, millions of people of Asian descent celebrate one of Asia’s most significant celebrations, the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known in some cultures as the Moon Festival or Reunion Festival. This holiday, which takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, is a time of joyful reunions…

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Government of Canada recognizes Albert Calvin Jackson, one of the first mail carriers of African descent, as a person of national historic significance

September 16, 2024                        Toronto, Ontario                       Parks Canada Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the designation of Albert Calvin Jackson as a person of national historic significance under Parks Canada’s National Program of Historical…

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony held to celebrate the refurbishment of the Louisbourg Lighthouse

Historically significant Cape Breton lighthouse celebrates centennial this year September 14, 2024                  Louisbourg, Nova Scotia                    Parks Canada This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Louisbourg Lighthouse which stands at the same location as the first lighthouse in Canada – originally built in Cape Breton in…

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Government of Canada partners with Mila to guide the development of a cultural data strategy for artificial intelligence

MONTREAL, September 13, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) has incredible potential to transform the economy, improve the way we work and enhance our way of life. From complex algorithmic calculations to video production and text generation, the work that can be performed by AI seems boundless. However, as this technology continues to develop, there are important…

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Supporting global expansion of Canadian creative businesses at the Atlantic International Film Festival

HALIFAX, September 13, 2024 The Government of Canada is dedicated to supporting Canadian creative businesses and organizations in boosting their global presence and expanding their international exports. The Creative Export Canada program not only strengthens Canada’s economy but also promotes our creative professionals. Today, Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament (Halifax West), announced a $90,000…

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