Government Appointments  Madam Speaker, the Government of Canada sees the function of the Commissioner of Official Languages as very important, since it ensures the enforcement of the Official Languages Act in Canada. We will ensure that we identify the best candidate for this position. A new commissio

World Children's Day  Mr. Speaker, yesterday was World Children's Day. I was honoured to be invited to the United Nations in New York to witness a kid's takeover of the proceedings. Children from all over the world gave inspirational presentations to the UN delegates. Canada's representative was Bas

Official Languages  Mr. Speaker, on the contrary, our two official languages are central to our history and our Canadian identity. We are firmly committed to promoting the use of both official languages in society and to supporting our official language minority communities. We are working on a new

Canadian Heritage  Mr. Speaker, we understand the concerns of the francophone cultural sector. I want to reassure and remind the cultural community of the historic investments we have made to support francophone culture. We have made massive investments in arts and culture, over $2.2 billion to be

Department of Public Works and Government Services Act  Mr. Speaker, I could not be more proud to stand in this chamber today to speak to Bill S-236, an act to recognize Charlottetown as the birthplace of Confederation. I would like to begin by acknowledging the efforts of a couple of Charlottetown constituents, Sharon Larter and Ph

Canadian Heritage  Mr. Speaker, we understand the concerns of the francophone cultural sector. We want to reassure and remind the cultural community of the historic investments we have made to support francophone culture. We have made massive investments in arts and culture, over $2.2 billion to b

Official Languages  Mr. Speaker, we thank the committee, including the member for Drummond, for the report. We will give it careful consideration. Our two official languages are at the heart of Canada's history and identity. Air Canada must respect both the letter and the spirit of the Official Lan

Canadian Heritage  Mr. Speaker, we hear the concerns of stakeholders in the francophone cultural industry. We want to reassure them and remind them of the historic investments we have made to support our francophone culture. That is why we invested heavily in arts and culture. We invested over $2.

Official Languages  Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada is proud to foster the vitality of francophone and anglophone minority communities and to promote the use of our two official languages in Canadian society, including in the federal public service. We firmly believe in the importance of pro

Official Languages  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Drummond for giving me an opportunity to recap what the Government of Canada has done to promote our two official languages. Language of work in the federal public service is an important matter. Federal institutions must ensure

Nathan Cirillo  Mr. Speaker, three years ago yesterday, a shooter attacked the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill. Corporal Nathan Cirillo was killed, and others were injured. On this sad anniversary, all Canadians join Corporal Cirillo's friends and family, along with his fellow member

Canadian Heritage  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question and his work in committee. During our consultations, and following the great work the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage did, we heard from Canadians who feel strongly about local news and information. Our approach is based o

Canadian Heritage  Mr. Speaker, our government is proud to have announced its vision for the future of creative industries. These industries provide quality employment to over 630,000 Canadians. Through our new economic strategy, we are committing to support families across the country. Thanks to

Canadian Heritage  Mr. Speaker, our government has already said that it would not tax Canadians more. Our vision for a creative Canada involves investing in creators, ensuring their success, and showcasing them on the national and international stage. Canada's arts and culture sector is a $55-bill

Canadian Heritage  Mr. Speaker, our commitment to Canada's creative industries is clear. This investment provides for at least $500 million in original productions in Canada, in both official languages. This investment will create jobs and allow creators and producers to share their content in Cana