Department of Canadian Heritage

Minister St-Onge announces new measures to improve accountability and foster a safe and sustainable culture change in sport

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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The concrete measures I have announced today are part of a long-term shift to turn the tide on a much-needed culture change in sport.

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  • The concrete measures I have announced today are part of a long-term shift to turn the tide on a much-needed culture change in sport.
  • The new mandatory requirements will increase the accountability of sport organizations, improve governance practices, and prioritize athlete representation in decision-making structures.
  • These rules aim to promote a respectful sport culture that offers quality, inclusive, accessible, welcoming, and safe sport experiences.
  • This foundational code provides the Canadian sport community with a significant tool for preventing and effectively responding to maltreatment in sport.

The Government of Canada invests in artificial intelligence and teaching French as a second language from early childhood

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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TORONTO, May 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Teaching French as a second language is essential to encouraging bilingualism and promoting the French language in Canada.

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  • TORONTO, May 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Teaching French as a second language is essential to encouraging bilingualism and promoting the French language in Canada.
  • Thanks to this innovative investment, the organization has created Artificial Intelligence for Official Languages, a project conducted in partnership with more than 35 school boards.
  • The organization has also committed to carrying out the MétaLingo project for learning French in early childhood.
  • Early childhood plays a critical role in fostering the transmission of language, building identity, and maintaining the demographic weight of Francophones in Canada.

New Heritage Minute Tells the Story of Paldi, British Columbia

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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April is Sikh Heritage Month, and Historica Canada is marking it with the release of a new Heritage Minute.

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  • April is Sikh Heritage Month, and Historica Canada is marking it with the release of a new Heritage Minute.
  • This new Heritage Minute is the first to highlight the history of South Asian Canadians.
  • South Asian men began immigrating to British Columbia at the turn of the 20th century, with many working at lumber camps.
  • The Paldi Heritage Minute was made possible through funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Minister Khera highlights new Canadian Dental Care Plan in Budget 2023

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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The Minister highlighted how Budget 2023 proposes to provide $13 billion over five years, starting in 2023–24, and $4.4 billion ongoing, to Health Canada to implement the new Canadian Dental Care Plan.

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  • The Minister highlighted how Budget 2023 proposes to provide $13 billion over five years, starting in 2023–24, and $4.4 billion ongoing, to Health Canada to implement the new Canadian Dental Care Plan.
  • – The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
    "Access to affordable dental care is key to the well-being of Canadians.
  • Through investments in Budget 2023, our Government is implementing a new Canadian Dental Care Plan that will ensure that no Canadian has to choose between taking care of their dental health and paying the bills at the end of the month.
  • We are proponents of dental health and welcome the federal government's work to expand access to dental care for all Canadians."

Minister Rodriguez announces the reappointment of Neil Russon as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at the National Museum of Science and Technology (Ingenium)

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, March 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the reappointment of Neil Russon as Chairperson of the National Museum of Science and Technology (Ingenium) Board of Trustees.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, March 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the reappointment of Neil Russon as Chairperson of the National Museum of Science and Technology (Ingenium) Board of Trustees.
  • The National Museum of Science and Technology (Ingenium) is a national museum in the Canadian Heritage Portfolio.
  • Ingenium oversees three national museums of science and innovation: the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
  • Pursuant to the Act, the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees is appointed by the Minister of Canadian Heritage with the approval of the Governor in Council.

Helping Canada's creative industries succeed in global markets

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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The renewed Strategy will include increased funding for the Creative Export Canada program, as well as support for Canadian creative industries trade missions and key international trade events.

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  • The renewed Strategy will include increased funding for the Creative Export Canada program, as well as support for Canadian creative industries trade missions and key international trade events.
  • The Creative Export Canada program will continue to support projects from export-ready businesses and organizations that generate export revenues and help our creative industries reach more people around the world.
  • "Over the past five years, our Creative Export Strategy has provided many valuable opportunities to Canada's creative industries to succeed in global markets.
  • The delivery of creative industries trade missions and support at key international trade events will continue to be a cornerstone of the Creative Export Strategy.

The Government of Canada supports the Musée du Fjord's educational exhibition on tentacled sea animals

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Provided through the Access to Heritage component of the Museums Assistance Program, this investment will introduce visitors to the fascinating world of tentacled marine animals.

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  • Provided through the Access to Heritage component of the Museums Assistance Program, this investment will introduce visitors to the fascinating world of tentacled marine animals.
  • This exhibition shines a light on the essential role tentacled invertebrates play in marine biodiversity and in Canada's natural and cultural history.
  • "The Musée du Fjord demonstrates is a jewel not only for the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, but for the entire Canadian museum community.
  • Jellyfish, octopuses and squid will star in the new travelling exhibition Tentacles & Co., designed and produced by the Musée du Fjord in partnership with the Aquarium du Québec.

CELEBRATING CANADIAN TALENT: 2023 GOVERNOR GENERAL'S PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS LAUREATES ANNOUNCED

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - The Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation is pleased to announce this year's recipients of Canada's highest honour in the performing arts.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - The Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation is pleased to announce this year's recipients of Canada's highest honour in the performing arts.
  • "The National Arts Centre, as a founding partner of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards, is extremely proud to celebrate some of Canada's greatest artists and arts volunteers and the crucial role they play in the culture of our nation."
  • The Governor General's Performing Arts Awards mourns the loss of Peter A. Herrndorf, an extraordinary Canadian cultural leader who died last week.
  • "Through the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards, the NFB will once again be celebrating Canadian excellence in its own unique way," said Suzanne Guèvremont, Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson of the National Film Board of Canada.

WWF-Canada announces new chair of the board, Meena Ballantyne

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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Toronto, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WWF-Canada is pleased to announce that Meena Ballantyne has been named the new chair of its Board of Directors .

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  • Toronto, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WWF-Canada is pleased to announce that Meena Ballantyne has been named the new chair of its Board of Directors .
  • Lloyd Bryant (Chair of the Board), John S. Fitzpatrick (Chair of the Governance Committee), Eriel Deranger and Tom Heintzman, are retiring from the Board.
  • Linda Sampson, Microsoft’s General Manager, Industry and Partner Solutions Finance, will stay on as Chair of the Audit Committee.
  • “I’m excited to continue working on the WWF-Canada Board of Directors, especially in the role of Board Chair.

Minister Rodriguez announces the appointment of Bram Abramson as Regional Commissioner for Ontario at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the appointment of Bram Abramson as Regional Commissioner for Ontario at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a five-year term, effective February 15.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the appointment of Bram Abramson as Regional Commissioner for Ontario at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a five-year term, effective February 15.
  • This appointment is the result of the Government of Canada's open, transparent, and merit-based selection process for Governor in Council appointments.
  • Mr. Abramson has over 20 years of experience in the regulated communications and technology sectors, advising on a wide range of matters.
  • "Bram Abramson's extensive experience in law and telecommunications will be a great asset in his role as CRTC Ontario Regional Commissioner.