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During Black History Month 2021, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, engaged virtually with hundreds of members of Black communities from coast to coast to coast
OTTAWA, ON, March 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Every February, during Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the significant contributions that Black communities have made and continue to make to the cultural, economic, social, scientific, and political landscape in Canada.
While this year s celebrations were held virtually, they were no less significant. Throughout February, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, participated in 30 virtual events with members of many Black communities across Canada, including all three territories. Some of the events included:
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Minister Chagger and Minister Monsef announce funding for 76 LGBTQ2 community-led projects across Canada.
OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to better supporting LGBTQ2 individuals in Canada and building a society where everyone has equal rights and opportunities to be their true, authentic selves. Along with LGBTQ2 communities across Canada, we are working to strengthen LGBTQ2 organizations and support the critical work they do to create an equitable and consciously more inclusive Canada. That s why Budget 2019 allocated funding for the first ever Government of Canada fund for LGBTQ2 organizations.
Today, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, along with the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, announced approximately $15 million in funding for 76 LGBTQ2 community-led projects across Canada through the LGBTQ2 Community Capa