Okanagan tourism operators to benefit from new federal strategy: minister
“We want to boost tourism year-long…and not only in our three big cities which are Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver,” Joly said in Penticton on Thursday. Continue reading
Melanie Joly
Canadian government aims to boost tourism by 25 per cent before 2025
A new Canadian tourism strategy is meant to help boost international visits to Canada during non-peak seasons. Continue reading
Official Languages Act up for review as feds launch bid to modernize law
The federal government is launching a review of the Official Languages Act, saying it is time to modernize the decades-old law. Continue reading
Head of Canadian delegation says he doesn’t intend to bring up detainees with Chinese officials
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
Canadian officials have been calling for the immediate release of two Canadians detained in China following the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. Continue reading
As tourism minister Melanie Joly cancels trip to China, still no travel warning for Canadians
Tensions between the two countries rose dramatically earlier this week when two Canadians were detained by Chinese officials. Continue reading
Montreal filmmaker set to make first Netflix original film from Quebec
Netflix doesn’t control the amount of content that gets streamed — its subscribers determine that daily. Continue reading
‘They gave their tomorrows for our todays’: Montrealers honour fallen troops 100 years after First World War
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
“Because we live freely, we have a huge duty and obligation to honour the people that gave us that gift,” said NDG resident Maureen Godfrey. Continue reading
Quebec artists still waiting for Netflix investments
On the English side, Netflix has made significant moves in Canada over the last year but Quebec companies are still waiting. Continue reading
Michaelle Jean loses top spot at La Francophonie
Michaelle Jean has lost her bid for a second term as secretary general of la Francophonie. Continue reading
Michaëlle Jean continues bid for Francophonie post without support from Quebec, Canada
Michaelle Jean, the former governor general and current holder of the top job at the international body, showed no signs of abandoning her candidacy despite losing the support of her home country. Continue reading