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…

OTTAWA, May 1, 2022 Today is the beginning of Asian Heritage Month (AHM) in Canada, and this year’s theme, “Continuing a Legacy of Greatness,” highlights the countless Canadians of Asian heritage, both past and present, who have contributed to the very fabric of our society. AHM 2022 also marks the 20th anniversary since the Government…

SUDBURY, April 29, 2022 Our two official languages are an integral part of our identity as Canadians. French is the first official language of nearly one quarter of the Canadian population, and the Government of Canada is committed to protecting and promoting this language, which is at the heart of our history and many communities across the…

GATINEAU, April 29, 2022 To honour residential school Survivors and all the children who were lost to their families and communities, a Residential Schools National Monument will be installed in a highly visible location in Ottawa. Today, Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the 16 members of the newly formed Survivor-led Steering Committee, which…

SUDBURY – The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will take part in a press conference Friday, April 29 along with Marc G. Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages and Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament (Sudbury). They will announce significant funding for Francophone post-secondary education,…