OTTAWA, November 19, 2021 Today, Sikh communities in Canada and around the world celebrate Gurpurab, marking the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh religion and an important symbol of peace and social justice. Born in 1469, Guru Nanak—the first of the Sikh faith’s 10 spiritual leaders—dedicated his life to preaching equality, selflessness…

OTTAWA, November 28, 2021 This evening at sundown, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world welcome the beginning of Hanukkah by lighting the first candle of the menorah. Hanukkah, the eight-day Festival of Lights, marks Jewish people’s struggle for religious freedom and liberation from oppression. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the resilience and…

OTTAWA, November 27, 2021 In Canada, the fourth Saturday in November is designated as Holodomor Memorial Day, in recognition of the millions of innocent men, women and children who endured prolonged suffering amid a famine or lost their lives in the Ukrainian genocide. The Holodomor, or “extermination by hunger” in Ukrainian, was deliberately orchestrated by Joseph Stalin’s totalitarian…

CHARLOTTETOWN, December 1, 2021 Sean Casey, Member of Parliament (Charlottetown), today announced $50,000 in funding for the P.E.I. Arts Guild. The investment will help the Guild carry out programming and live performances while supporting workers in the local cultural sector. Mr. Casey made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian…

OTTAWA, December 2, 2021 Global Affairs Canada employees work at 178 missions abroad to promote and defend Canadian interests and values around the world. Working in some of the world’s most difficult places, those responsible for Canada’s missions can face significant safety, security and health risks. Global Affairs Canada is creating a lasting tribute to…

GATINEAU, December 6, 2021 The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today issued the following statement on the Government of Canada’s plans to hold a two-day national summit on January 31 and February 1, 2022, with the arts, culture and heritage sectors at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. “Our artists and creators were…