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The Francophone community continues to grow steadily in Western Canada. To date, the government has approved over $46 million through the Action Plan for Official Languages for activities that support the development, retention and belonging of the Francophone minority community and the promotion of linguistic duality in British Columbia and Alberta. This community has benefited from many consultations in order to better serve the Francophones and Francophiles of Western Canada.
In 2018, Official Language Minority Community groups in Québec received additional funds through the Action Plan for Official Languages 2018-2023: Investing in Our Future.
Summary of the Government of Canada's investments and achievements in support of Francophone communities and linguistic duality in the Prairies region (Manitoba and Saskatchewan) since the launch of the Action Plan for Official Languages.
Government of Canada’s achievements in support of Francophone communities in the territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut).
The Parliamentary review of the Copyright Act was launched in March 2018 under the leadership of the Standing Committee of Industry, Science and Technology. To support the review, the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage conducted a study on remuneration models for artists and creative industries. The mandate letter includes a commitment to work with the Department of Innovation, Science and Industry to review the Copyright Act.
The mandate letter to the Minister of Canadian Heritage included a directive to work with the National Museums to increase Canadian’s awareness of climate change.
A fund of $5.5 million ongoing has been established to support Indigenous youth and sport initiatives.
A new joint facility to be shared by Library and Archives Canada and the Ottawa Public Library is expected to open in 2024 in Ottawa.