OTTAWA, Traditional Unceded Algonquin Territory, June 27, 2024 Today, we mark Canadian Multiculturalism Day, a celebratory occasion to honour the many diverse individuals and communities from around the world that call Canada home. Our country’s collective identity is rooted in the recognition that our many languages, traditions and beliefs enrich our social fabric. In fact, Canada…

MONTRÉAL, June 27, 2024 The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal returns again this summer, with 10 days of must-see, often free concerts on the streets and stages of the Quartier des spectacles in Montréal. It features performances by some of the biggest names in jazz that are sure to delight music fans. Today, the Honourable…

GATINEAU, June 28, 2024 Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Benjamin Nycum as Chairperson of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Board of Trustees. This appointment is the result of a rigorous, open, transparent and merit-based Governor in Council selection process. Benjamin Nycum has distinguished himself in architecture…

MONCTON, New Brunswick – The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe), and the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs and Member of Parliament (Beauséjour), will be in Moncton on Tuesday to announce renewed funding for National Acadian…

GATINEAU – Canadian Heritage (PCH) would like to inform residents and visitors of restricted access to streets in the downtown cores of Canada’s Capital Region during Canada Day festivities on July 1, 2024. A comprehensive crowd management plan was developed in collaboration with all Canada Day partners, which include Canadian Heritage (PCH), the City of…

OTTAWA, July 1, 2024 Happy Canada Day! No matter where we are in this country today, we all share in a common, warm, and unifying feeling that we’re Canadian. We celebrate all the things that make it the best place to be. While we spend this day listening to local live music, at barbecues with…