BANFF, Alberta – The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will meet with representatives from the media, film and arts industries at the 45th Banff World Media Festival. Please note that information is subject to change without notice. All times are local. Here are the details: DATE: June 9, 2024 TIME: 14:45 p.m. Journalists…
Read moreTORONTO – The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will make an important announcement regarding Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy on Saturday. Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local. The details are as follows: DATE:Saturday, June 8, 2024 TIME:10:30 a.m. Journalists wishing to attend the announcement…
Read moreTORONTO, June 8, 2024 To shape Changing Systems, Transforming Lives: Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2024–2028, the Government led multiple engagement activities between 2019 and early 2023. The federal government engaged people from coast to coast to coast through: 15 town halls; 2 national summits on antisemitism and Islamophobia; 1 national youth forum on anti-Black racism; 21…
Read moreTORONTO, June 8, 2024 Since 2015, the Government of Canada has been strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to make Canada—and the world—a better place. Despite the progress made, racism remains an unacceptable reality for far too many people in Canada. To strengthen federal leadership against racism and discrimination, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister…
Read moreOTTAWA, June 15, 2024 Today, I extend my heartfelt wishes to Muslim communities across Canada and around the world, as they commemorate the conclusion of Hajj and celebrate Eid al-Adha. This is a time when families and friends gather to pray, share meals and provide for those in need. The values of sacrifice, compassion and charity…
Read moreOTTAWA – On Wednesday, Canadian Heritage officials will hold a technical briefing for media to discuss the event sites and programming details for Canada Day. This briefing will be held via Zoom. Officials will be available to answer questions from the media following their remarks. EVENT: Technical briefing DATE: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 TIME: 10:00…
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