OTTAWA, March 29, 2022 In Canada, diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice. Far too many lives are devastated by hate and discrimination because of their racial identity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, perceived disability, and more. We have also witnessed a disturbing increase in hate groups and hate crimes across the country,…

HEARST, Ontario, March 28, 2022 The vitality of official language minority communities depends on the right to an education in the language of one’s choice, among other things. During Francophonie Month, the Government of Canada is reaffirming its commitment to protect and promote our two official languages, which are an integral part of our Canadian identity.…

OTTAWA – The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will take part in a virtual press conference along with Marc G. Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages. They will announce significant funding to support Francophone post-secondary education and the vitality of the Franco-Ontarian population in…

OTTAWA, March 24, 2022 A bold and dynamic design has been chosen for the LGBTQ2+ National Monument to be built in downtown Ottawa. Today, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, as well as the project proponent, the LGBT Purge Fund,…

GATINEAU – The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will join representatives from the LGBT Purge Fund and members of the design team to participate in the virtual announcement of the winning design for the LGBTQ2+ National Monument, to be built in Ottawa. Representatives of the design team will present images and a video…

OTTAWA, March 21, 2022 Our two official languages are a source of pride and a comparative advantage for Canada. The Government of Canada understands the importance of ensuring that all Canadians can receive an education in the official language of their choice. That is why it supports post-secondary institutions such as Saint Paul University, which plays a central…