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Government of Canada honours the national significance of the CCGS Alexander Henry
News release The former Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Alexander Henry is a retired light icebreaker, buoy tender, and navigational aid ship that served on the Great Lakes from 1959 to 1985 July 20, 2024 Thunder Bay, ON […]
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Creative Export Canada support helps Nova Scotia businesses expand globally
From: Canadian Heritage July 4, 2024 The Government of Canada is committed to helping Canadian creative businesses and organizations enhance their visibility and increase their exports in global markets. This benefits Canada’s economy and our creative professionals. Today, Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament (Halifax) announced a $290,000 investment in seven creative Nova Scotia companies, as […]
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Minister St-Onge announces the launch of Canada’s National Action Plan for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages
From: Canadian Heritage June 20, 2024 Canada’s history of discriminatory government policies and practices has been detrimental to Indigenous languages and significantly contributed to their erosion. Restoring and promoting language is an important part of healing, reconciliation, and fostering a strong sense of identity and community. On the eve of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the […]
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The Government of Canada launches Changing Systems, Transforming Lives: Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2024–2028
From: Canadian Heritage Since 2015, the Government of Canada has been strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to make Canada—and the world—a better place. Despite the progress made, racism remains an unacceptable reality for far too many people in Canada. To strengthen federal leadership against racism and discrimination, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of […]
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Government of Canada recognizes the creation of Canada’s permanent military force as a national historic event
From: Parks Canada June 5, 2024 After Confederation in 1867, Britain began to withdraw its military forces from Canada and defence became a federal responsibility. The resulting creation of a permanent military force in Canada ended more than a century of dependence on Britain and represented the beginnings of military professionalization in the country. Today, […]
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Sask. First Nations families travel to France for unveiling of D-Day statue – CBC
Jun 04, 2024 Peepeekisis Cree Nation members volunteered in large numbers for the Allied advance 80 years ago Peepeekisis Cree Nation soldier Charles Bird stormed Juno Beach 80 years ago with 14,000 other Canadians. Bird, tasked with hauling ladders and other equipment during the key battle, continued to advance with his Regina Rifles comrades. “I […]
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Canadian delegation will travel to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
From: Veterans Affairs Canada May 30, 2024 For the Canadians who landed on Juno Beach on 6 June 1944, it was a day they would never forget. To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will […]
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Prime Minister to travel to France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
May 26, 2024 On June 6, 1944, over 14,000 Canadians stormed Juno Beach, as part of the largest combined military operation in history. Canadian soldiers fought heroically, and side by side with Allies – defending freedom, liberty, and democracy. The Battle of Normandy came at a heavy price, with more than 5,000 Canadian troops killed […]
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Government of Canada delegation to make historic mission to northern France to bring home unknown Newfoundland First World War soldier
From: Veterans Affairs Canada MAY 21, 2024 Over 12,000 Newfoundlanders served on land, sea and air during the First World War. Hundreds of young men rushed to join the newly formed Newfoundland Regiment and the Royal Naval Reserve, while women signed up to work as nurses or with the Voluntary Aid Detachment overseas. Families and […]
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Media Advisory – Government of Canada to announce 41st year of support for Inuit broadcaster OKâlaKatiget Society
From: Canadian Heritage NAIN, Newfoundland and Labrador – Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament (Labrador) will announce funding for the OKâlaKatiget Society on Wednesday. She will make this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage. Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local. Journalists who wish […]
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