The Canada Strong Pass is returning for another season. In less than a month, from June 19 to Sept. 7, Canadians will once again be able to experience the very best Canada has to offer, free of charge or at a reduced cost. The pass includes: Parks Canada: Free entry to all sites operated by Parks … Read more
Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner (Hamilton Mountain, Ont.) announced $67,766 in funding for the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, Ont. Funding was provided under the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. The full release is available online. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca.
The Government of Canada announced the return of the Canada Strong Pass from Dec. 12, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026. The full release is available online. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca.
Liberal MP Will Greaves (Victoria, B.C.) announced a multiyear investment of $330,000 in the Victoria Jazz Society in Victoria, B.C. This funding was provided through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. The full release is available online. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca.
Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced the tabling of draft regulations on administrative monetary penalties, as outlined in the new version of the Official Languages Act. The regulations will frame the exercise of a new power available to the Commissioner of Official Languages, which is the power to impose administrative … Read more
Liberal MP Chris Bittle (St. Catharines, Ont.) announced funding of $2,000,000 for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, Ont. This funding, provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, supports the preservation and promotion of the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake and its communities. The full release is available online. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca.
Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a statement: “Today, Sikh communities in Canada and around the world are celebrating the birthday of Sri Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.” The full statement is available online. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca.
Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a statement: “Today marks the beginning of Hindu Heritage Month. Throughout November, we honour the invaluable contributions of Hindu communities across the country.” The full statement is available online. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca. Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) … Read more
Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a statement: “Today and tomorrow, we join Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities in Canada and beyond in celebrating Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights.” The full statement is available online. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca.
Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a statement: “Today we join Hindu communities across Canada in celebrating Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, one of the most cherished festivals in Hinduism. Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil, symbolized by the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana.” … Read more