January 29, 2022
National Remembrance of the Mosque Shooting in Quebec City and National Day of action on Islamophobia
Four years ago today, a senseless terror attack at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec in Ste-Foy claimed the lives of six worshippers and seriously injured nineteen more. We join Canadians across the country to remember and honour those who were taken from us too soon. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and all […]
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January 27, 2022
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
On this day, we remember the six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust and the many others who were victims of the Nazi regime. We honour the survivors and listen and share their stories of hope, courage, and perseverance against an unspeakable evil. Jewish communities in Canada and around the world continue to face threats […]
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January 24, 2022
World Day for African and Afro Descendent Culture
Established by UNESCO in 2019 and held every year on 24 January, the World Day for African and Afro descendant Culture aims to celebrate the many vibrant cultures of the African continent and African Diasporas around the world and promotes them as an effective lever for sustainable development, dialogue and peace. The date coincides with […]
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January 19, 2022
Call for Nominations for Canada’s Volunteer Awards
Whether Canadians volunteer out of a desire to contribute to their communities, to use their skills and experience, or because they have been personally affected by a cause, their impact is profound. Over the past two years, as Canadians have faced an unprecedented pandemic, it has never been more important for communities to come together […]
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January 13, 2022
Federal Community Housing Initiative Announcement
Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, announced an additional $118.2 million over seven years for Phase 2 of the Federal Community Housing Initiative to protect affordability for residents. These investments form part of the National Housing Strategy, which seeks to build affordable housing units for people from coast to […]
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January 13, 2022
Agreements-in-Principle Reached Between the Government of Canada and First Nation Groups
On January 4th, 2022, the Government of Canada has signed Agreements-in-Principle with the Assembly of First Nations, the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, the Chiefs of Ontario, the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and counsel for the Moushoom and Trout class actions. This resolution related to compensation for those harmed by discriminatory underfunding of the […]
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January 13, 2022
Celebrating Tamil Heritage Month
In the month of January, Tamils across Canada mark the start of Tamil Heritage Month. Canada is proud to be home to one of the largest Tamil diasporas in the world. This month, we honour the many great contributions that Tamil Canadians have and continue to make for our country. Whether it be politics, business, […]
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