GATINEAU – On Tuesday, Canadian Heritage officials will hold a not-for-attribution technical briefing for the media on the proposed Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada. This briefing will be held via teleconference. Officials will be available to answer questions from the media following their remarks. EVENT: Technical…
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OTTAWA, April 1, 2022 At sundown tonight, Muslims in Canada and around the world will mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time for reflection. Over the coming month, Muslims will fast from sunrise to sunset, breaking their fast with dates and a shared meal, iftar. This month is also…
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OTTAWA, April 1, 2022 Today, Canadians across the country mark the beginning of Sikh Heritage Month. This is a great time for us to recognize the many past and current contributions of the Sikh community in making Canada the country that it is today. Since the arrival of the first Sikh immigrants in the late 19th century,…
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OTTAWA, April 1, 2022 Today marks the beginning of Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month. During this time, Canadians will take a moment to remember the victims of genocide, honour the courage and resilience of all survivors and their descendants, and reflect on how we can prevent future atrocities from occurring. Acts of genocide begin…
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OTTAWA, March 31, 2022 In honour of National Indigenous Languages Day, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, the Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Marc Miller, and the Minister of Northern Affairs, Daniel Vandal, released the following statement. On this National Indigenous Languages Day, we have an opportunity to…
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OTTAWA, March 30, 2022 With Canadians spending more time on social media to connect and share information, it has become easier for us to be exposed to harmful content online. While online platforms play a central role in the lives of Canadians, bringing many benefits to society, they can also be used as tools to…
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