OTTAWA, March 30, 2022 Following the release of What We Heard: The Government’s proposed approach to address harmful content online on February 3, 2022, the Government of Canada is now unveiling the next step in its work to design legislation to address harmful content online by announcing the composition of its expert advisory group on…

GATINEAU – On Wednesday, officials from the Department of Canadian Heritage, joined by the Department of Justice, will announce a new expert advisory group on online safety as a next step in developing legislation to address harmful online content. Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local. EVENT: Announcement regarding…

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,…