OTTAWA, June 29, 2022 In Canada, diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice. The Government of Canada is taking action to address the troubling rise in hate across the country, which is having devastating consequences on victims, families and communities. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, joined…

OTTAWA – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, will join the Canadian Anti-Hate Network to make an important announcement to support educators, parents and communities in confronting and preventing hate in Canadian schools. Following the announcement, Minister Hussen will take questions from reporters. For Virtual Event And Media Availability: Media…

OTTAWA, June 27, 2022 Today, on Canadian Multiculturalism Day, we celebrate one of the core principles that unite us as a country. Canada is what it is because of its people and we are fortunate to live in a society that celebrates everyone’s unique background and culture.   As the first country in the world to…

EDMONTON, Friday, June 24, 2022 Postsecondary institutions are important to the vitality of our communities in Canada. They promote student mobility and allow official language minority communities to form stronger bonds in the language of their choice. The Government of Canada recognizes that postsecondary institutions in minority areas need targeted support, which is why we…

Backgrounder The Government of Canada continues to support the viability of arts, culture and heritage organizations as the sector recovers. The Government of Canada has announced details of the Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program (CACRP), which will provide $50 million in 2022-23 to help Canadian arts, cultural and heritage organizations who are experiencing reduced…

GATINEAU, June 27, 2022 Our arts, culture and heritage sectors have been some of the hardest hit throughout the pandemic, especially organizations that depend on in-person attendance. As tourism begins to recover and visitors gradually return to our theatres, museums and galleries, we continue to be there to help organizations that have been most affected…