GATINEAU, TBD, 2024 The Government of Canada is firmly committed to protecting cultural heritage, a fundamental component of the identity, social cohesion, economic sustainability, peace and security of the international community. Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced that $500,000 in funding is being provided to the Heritage Emergency Fund of the…

OTTAWA, August 1, 2024 On Emancipation Day, we all have a duty of remembrance and action, to ensure that we never forget our shameful history with slavery and continue our fight for a more equitable society. One hundred and ninety years ago, the British Parliament’s Slavery Abolition Act came into force, paving the way for the…

COWANSVILLE, QUEBEC – Media are invited to join the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, for an announcement about housing. Date:August 1, 2024 Time:1:15 p.m. (EDT) Journalists wishing to attend…

MONTRÉAL, July 29, 2024 Discerning fact from fiction in our online world has become an increasingly difficult problem. However, with the growing sophistication of online misinformation, it can be challenging to trust what you read online. The Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced funding to the Université de Montréal for their project to…

PARIS, July 28, 2024 Using a drone to surveil another team during a closed practice is cheating. It is completely unfair to Canadian players and to opposing teams. It undermines the integrity of the game itself. The Government of Canada is aware of the decision made by the FIFA Appeal Committee. Given that the Women’s…

MONTRÉAL – The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will announce funding for the Université de Montréal for a project related to artificial intelligence, misinformation and disinformation on Monday. Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local. The details are as follows: DATE: Monday, July 29, 2024 TIME: 2:00…