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TORONTO – Madeleine Chenette, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, will announce funding for an arts and culture organization in Toronto on Thursday. She will make the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

The details are as follows:

DATE:
Thursday, September 10, 2026

TIME:
9:00 a.m.

Media representatives wishing to attend this event must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of their organization to media@pch.gc.ca by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9. Details on how to attend will be provided afterward.

BRANTFORD, Ontario, September 8, 2026

Reconciliation begins with listening to one another, respecting our differences and recognizing the experiences that shape who we are. Creating opportunities where Indigenous Peoples can come together and celebrate their stories, cultures and languages is a first step toward better understanding each other and building a more inclusive community where everyone can thrive.

Today, Lisa Hepfner, Member of Parliament (Hamilton Mountain), on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced $37,000 in funding for Brantford Native Housing’s fifth annual Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration and $15,000 for Darmont GivesBack’s Intergenerational Conversations on Race, Identity & Belonging.

Held on September 26, Brantford Native Housing’s fifth annual Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration will promote learning, reflection and dialogue through cultural performances and teachings, reflections from Survivors and intergenerational Survivors, traditional foods, interactive activities, community resources and spaces for connection and care. The $37,000 investment is being provided through the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program ($30,000) and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation component of the Commemorate Canada program ($7,000).

Darmont GivesBack will host Intergenerational Conversations on Race, Identity & Belonging, a one-day event that will bring together people from diverse generations and communities to share experiences, build connections, and promote inclusion and belonging.

MIRAMICHI, NB, September 8, 2026

The world is changing rapidly. The United States is imposing new tariffs on Canada, designed to hurt and divide us. At the same time, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East are driving up prices around the world. In response, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, and more affordable country.

As Canadians continue to face economic uncertainty and rising costs, affordability remains top of mind for families and businesses across the country. To help Canadians facing rising fuel costs, the Government of Canada introduced a temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, aviation gasoline (leaded and unleaded), diesel fuel, and other aviation fuel earlier this year.

Today, David Myles, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State (Nature) and Member of Parliament for Fredericton—Oromocto, toured Herbert’s Recycling in Miramichi, New Brunswick to echo the government’s announcement that they are extending the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027, and applying 50% of the regular excise tax rate from February 1 through March 31, 2027. This will bring down everyday costs for Canadians, including truckers and businesses in the food, agriculture, housing, construction, and delivery sectors.

On April 20, 2026, the federal fuel excise tax was temporarily suspended, saving Canadians 10 cents per litre on gasoline and unleaded aviation gasoline, 11 cents per litre on leaded aviation gasoline, and 4 cents per litre on diesel and aviation fuel.

As Canada continues to build a stronger, more resilient, and more independent economy, the government is taking practical steps to reduce costs today while investing in long-term prosperity. Extending fuel tax relief is one of the measures helping families, workers, and businesses navigate global economic uncertainty.

The government is also taking broader action to make life more affordable, including through the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, cutting income taxes for 22 million Canadians, the cancellation of the consumer carbon tax, and GST relief for first-time buyers of new homes. Together, these measures are helping Canadians keep more of their hard-earned money.

We cannot control the global forces driving up prices, but we can control how we respond. We are cutting taxes to help Canadians manage everyday expenses while building a stronger, more independent economy. That is how we build Canada strong for all.

TORONTO – Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, and Member of Parliament (Taiaiako’n–Parkdale–High Park), will announce funding for four performing arts and culture organizations in Toronto on Wednesday. He will make the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

The details are as follows:

DATE:

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

TIME:

12:30 p.m.

Media representatives wishing to attend this event must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of their organization to media@pch.gc.ca by 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9. Details on how to attend will be provided afterward.