OTTAWA – To mark the 20th anniversary since the Government of Canada officially declared May as Asian Heritage Month, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, will host an in-person reception at the National Arts Centre on Monday. For the occasion, Minister Hussen will be joined by community leaders and influential…

OTTAWA, May 5, 2022 Today, people across Canada will mark Dutch Heritage Day, a time to honour the sacrifices made by past members of the Canadian armed forces in the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions that generations of Dutch Canadians have…

GATINEAU, May 5, 2022 Canadian creative industries play a vital role in fostering relationships that promote Canadian culture and interests around the world The Government of Canada is working hard to get the economy moving again. It is committed to supporting businesses and businesspeople and maximizing their efforts at home and abroad. That is why the…

OTTAWA, May 2, 2022 The Government of Canada recognizes that the live performing arts sector has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. We stand with Canada’s artists and cultural workers in this sector. Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund…

OTTAWA, May 1, 2022 At sundown tonight, Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. On this day, members of the Muslim community will gather to attend morning prayers, share meals, exchange gifts and celebrate with family and loved ones. Eid al-Fitr is a time to honour…

OTTAWA, May 1, 2022 Today marks the beginning of Canadian Jewish Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Jewish culture, faith, and history in Canada. Canada is home to an estimated 400,000 people of Jewish heritage, making it the fourth-largest Jewish community in the world. Jewish Canadians have made and continue to make important contributions to…