OTTAWA, April 15, 2022 Tonight, at sundown, Jewish communities from across Canada and around the world will celebrate the beginning of Passover (Pesach), commemorating the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt through the Exodus. During this time, members of the Jewish community will gather around the Seder table, read the Haggadah, and eat symbolic…

OTTAWA, April 14, 2022 Today, the Sikh community in Canada and around the world celebrates Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi. Vaisakhi marks the founding of the community of baptized Sikhs, known as Khalsa Panth, by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699. It’s a time to reflect on the importance of upholding justice and promoting equality.…

OTTAWA, April 14, 2022 Today, Tamil communities in Canada and around the world celebrate Puthandu, the Tamil New Year. A day that signifies renewal, Puthandu is a time for families and friends to share a meal, exchange gifts and pray for a peaceful and prosperous year ahead.    During this Tamil New Year, Canadians have…

OTTAWA, April 11, 2022 The Government of Canada is delighted to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will tour Canada this spring. Their Royal Highnesses will visit Canada in May, to meet Canadians who are serving their fellow citizens and contributing to communities from coast to coast…

OTTAWA, April 6, 2022 Our two official languages are a source of pride and an asset for Canadians. That’s why the Government of Canada supports post-secondary institutions like Collège La Cité, a key player in the revitalization of the Franco-Ontarian community. Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities…

GATINEAU – April 5, 2022 On Tuesday, April 5, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which would ensure that major digital platforms fairly compensate news publishers for their content and enhance fairness in the Canadian digital news marketplace, including the sustainability of independent local news businesses. Eligibility criteria The legislation…