MONTRÉAL, January 14, 2022 Diversity and inclusion in the sport community are two of the Government of Canada’s top priorities. The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, hosted a virtual roundtable today with representatives from the Aboriginal Sport Circle and…

OTTAWA, January 14, 2022 Today, Tamils in Canada and around the world join in the celebration of Thai Pongal. As Tamil Canadians gather online or safely in-person to mark the end of the harvest, people will take time to reflect on the year that recently ended and celebrate the year to come. At the centre of…

GATINEAU, January 10, 2022 Due to recent developments in the COVID-19 pandemic, we have refocused our attention on the immediate challenges facing Canadian artists and cultural workers. The summit, originally scheduled for January 31 and February 1, 2022, will be postponed and take place once public health measures allow face-to-face meetings to occur safely. The…

OTTAWA, January 7, 2022 Today, Orthodox Christians and Eastern Rite Catholics in Canada and around the world celebrate Christmas Day. During this festive time, families and loved ones attend religious services and come together around a good meal to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is also a time for many to reflect on the values…

OTTAWA, January 1, 2022 Today, Tamils across Canada mark the start of Tamil Heritage Month. Canada is proud to be home to one of the largest Tamil diasporas in the world, and this month we honour the many great contributions that Tamil Canadians have made and continue to make to our country. From politics, to health,…

OTTAWA, December 24, 2021 This Christmas Eve, people across the country are gearing up for a day filled with family and joy. Christmas is one of the most important Christian holidays, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. Throughout the season, people will decorate the house and tree, sing carols that fill the air, and folks…