Department of Canadian Heritage

Minister Rodriguez announces recipients under the fifth intake of the Creative Export Canada Program

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

The Creative Export Canada program supports Canadian organizations for projects that generate export revenues and feature Canadian creative content.

Key Points: 
  • The Creative Export Canada program supports Canadian organizations for projects that generate export revenues and feature Canadian creative content.
  • Canada's Creative Export Strategy, including the new Creative Export Canada program, gives businesses and organizations in the creative sector the tools and support they need to successfully export their creative content and shine on the world stage.
  • Since its creation in 2018, 86 creative industry organizations have received a total of $44,134,705 in Creative Export Canada funding.
  • An additional $1.5 million has been granted to the fourth intake (2021-2022) of the Creative Export Canada program.

Congrès mondial acadien 2024: Government of Canada provides $4.6 million

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency will provide a non-repayable contribution of $1.8 million through the Innovative Communities Fund.

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  • The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency will provide a non-repayable contribution of $1.8 million through the Innovative Communities Fund.
  • "As an Acadian, it is a great honour to announce that the Government of Canada will financially support the organization of the next Congrs mondial acadien.
  • Allister Surette, President of the Organizing Committee, Congrs mondial acadien 2024
    "The Congrs mondial acadien is an international event that allows people to discover different parts of Acadie and brings countless benefits to the host communities.
  • The Organizing Committee of the Congrs mondial acadien 2024 is chaired by Allister Surette, President and Vice-Chancellor of Universit Sainte-Anne.

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce more than $7.1 million in funding for the University of Regina's La Cité universitaire francophone and Collège Mathieu

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Friday, July 29, 2022

These institutions are essential to the development of Francophone communities in Canada, and they improve the quality of French-language education.

Key Points: 
  • These institutions are essential to the development of Francophone communities in Canada, and they improve the quality of French-language education.
  • More specifically, the funding is for three projects related to post-secondary education in French in Saskatchewan.
  • The first project involves the stabilization and consolidation of Francophone post-secondary programs at the University of Regina's LaCit universitaire francophone and Collge Mathieu in Saskatchewan.
  • Finally, both governments will support the modernization of classrooms, meeting rooms and community spaces at the University of Regina's LaCit universitaire francophone.

Experience Canada's Youth Allyship Podcast Series is now available on streaming platforms!

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Youth Forum on Allyship completed a three-month program of biweekly webinars on various social justice topics.

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  • Youth Forum on Allyship completed a three-month program of biweekly webinars on various social justice topics.
  • The 60 youth participants, aged 14-18 from across Canada travelled to Winnipeg MB from May 6-8, 2022 to participate in the National Youth Forum on Allyship.
  • In Winnipeg, youth participants had the opportunity to apply their training and share their ideas and strategies for community action and overall youth engagement.
  • These podcasts have been launched and are now officially available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music , as well as on Experiences Canada's website .

THE AFC REACTIVATION PROGRAM REACTIVATING PERFORMING ARTS CAREERS ACROSS CANADA

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

AFC Executive Director David Hope, said, "The AFC has been providing emergency financial assistance to workers in the performing arts sector for more than 60 years.

Key Points: 
  • AFC Executive Director David Hope, said, "The AFC has been providing emergency financial assistance to workers in the performing arts sector for more than 60 years.
  • The recent pandemic has caused extreme hardship for so many professionals in the performing arts across Canada.
  • We have created the Reactivation Program to provide assistance quickly, accessibly, and compassionately to all performing arts professionals who qualify and are experiencing financial hardship.
  • The AFC gratefully acknowledges The Government of Canada for funding the Reactivation Program through the Department of Canadian Heritage, Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund (CPAWRF).

Youth Groups Reuniting for Canada Day

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

During their stay in Oakville, youth will be involved in a hockey skills competition as well as play in a tournament.

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  • During their stay in Oakville, youth will be involved in a hockey skills competition as well as play in a tournament.
  • When they are not on the ice, they will have an opportunity visit local sites, experience Canada Day Fireworks, and take in a Toronto Rock Lacrosse game.
  • The most important thing to me is the friendships that will developbetween the Attawapiskat youth and Oakville youth.
  • Follow Experiences Canada on social media to stay up to date with the Exchange and to experience some Canada Day fun!

Angela Cassie appointed Interim Director & CEO of the National Gallery of Canada

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Monday, June 20, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela Cassie, Chief Strategy and Inclusion Officer at NGC, as Interim Director & CEO.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela Cassie, Chief Strategy and Inclusion Officer at NGC, as Interim Director & CEO.
  • "We are delighted that Angela has accepted to step in as Interim Director & CEO.
  • Angela is a bold and inclusive leader who will continue to strengthen the Gallery's connections with communities across the country," said Franoise Lyon, Chair Board of Trustees, National Gallery of Canada.
  • Founded in 1880, the National Gallery of Canada has played a key role in Canadian culture for more than a century.

Minister Rodriguez announces conclusion of expert advisory group on online safety

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

The Minister shared that the discussion of the Citizens' Assembly will build upon the excellent and rigorous work of the expert advisory group on online safety that was launched on March 30 and concluded its weekly meetings on Friday, June 10.

Key Points: 
  • The Minister shared that the discussion of the Citizens' Assembly will build upon the excellent and rigorous work of the expert advisory group on online safety that was launched on March 30 and concluded its weekly meetings on Friday, June 10.
  • The Minister encouraged the participants at the Citizens' Assembly to reflect on the outcome of the expert advisory group discussions on online safety in Canada as they are undertaking their own deliberations.
  • "I would like to thank the expert advisory group for their work in studying online harms.
  • The expert advisory group was mandated to provide advice on a legislative and regulatory framework that best addresses harmful content online.

MEDIA RELEASE - Canada in a room: 45 citizen volunteers are providing advice on combatting online hate speech

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Monday, June 13, 2022

The groupcalled the Citizens Assembly on Democratic Expressionis part of the Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression .

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  • The groupcalled the Citizens Assembly on Democratic Expressionis part of the Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression .
  • It is composed of a Commission, a Citizens Assembly led by MASS LBP, and an independent research program led by the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy at McGill University.
  • Following the conclusion of the Citizens Assembly, final recommendations will be shared with the Government of Canada on Sunday, June 19.
  • They have advised on critical topics, such as how to reduce harmful content online without impairing free speech and how to increase online platforms' transparency and accountability.

Government of Canada reaffirms commitment to address the ongoing tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people

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Friday, June 3, 2022

Violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Canada is an ongoing national tragedy.

Key Points: 
  • Violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Canada is an ongoing national tragedy.
  • During the ceremony, the Government of Canada reaffirmed its commitment to continue working with families and communities to respond to this national tragedy.
  • Following the ceremony, the Government of Canada released its report that outlines some of the work undertaken over the last year under the Federal Pathway to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People.
  • Our government is moving forward in partnership to bring necessary change and to end the enduring violence.."
    The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan including the Federal Pathway to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People, was released on June 3, 2021.