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In 2020, the Métis Nation will celebrate its 150th anniversary that aligns with the entry into Confederation of the province of Manitoba through the Manitoba Act, 1870.
Canadians are inspired by their country’s athletic performances at the international level. The Government of Canada supports that belief by contributing to athlete success through its high performance sport investments and policies.
After the Government of New Brunswick’s decision to withdraw from hosting the 2021 Games of La Francophonie, the International Organization of La Francophonie decided to launch an expedited bid process to designate a new host. On October 30, 2019, the 2021 Games were officially awarded to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the only candidate that submitted a bid.
On March 28, 2018, the Government of Canada unveiled its 2018-2023 Action Plan for Official Languages, which includes nearly 500 million dollars in new funding over five years. Implementation of the Action Plan’s new initiatives is well underway. The majority of the new initiatives have been rolled-out.
Concern raised by a Northwest Territories Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) that since the merger of first air and Canadian North, passengers, including those travelling south for medical appointments, are being bumped off flights from Inuvik to Yellowknife
Ottawa dragging its feet on Marine Corridor, says Quebec [TVA nouvelles]
The mandate letter for the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages includes the commitment to modernize and reinforce the Official Languages Act.
The Protocol for Agreements for Minority-Language Education and Second-Language Instruction between the Government of Canada and provinces and territories has recently been concluded for 2019-2023. Negotiations are underway with the provinces and territories to conclude new bilateral education agreements.
In May 2019, the Government of Canada announced an investment of over
16 million dollars for a free program for learning and maintaining English and French as a second language.