Question Period Note: 2024-25 Main Estimates – Canadian Heritage

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Reference number:
PCH-2024-QP00009
Date received:
Feb 16, 2024
Organization:
Canadian Heritage
Name of Minister:
Chagger, Bardish (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth

Issue/Question:

2024-25 Main Estimates – Canadian Heritage

Suggested Response:

The Department of Canadian Heritage is estimating budgetary expenditures of $1.89 billion in the 2024-25 Main Estimates of which $46.6 million is related to Multiculturalism programs.

Background:

The net funding increase of $19.3 million for Multiculturalism programs under the department of Canadian Heritage
includes:
•Vote 5 – Grants and Contribution budget increase of $13.3 million;
•Vote 1 – Operating budget increase of $5.4 million; and
•Increase of $0.6 million in statutory items for contributions to employee benefit plans (EBP).

Additional Information:

None