Search Results by tag: Department of Canadian Heritage

Mélanie Joly named heritage minister in Trudeau cabinet

Mélanie Joly, a former litigation lawyer and the recently elected member of Parliament for Montreal’s Ahuntsic-Cartierville riding, has been named Canadian heritage minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new cabinet. Joly holds degrees in law ... Read More »

November 4, 2015 | Filed under: Book news

IFOA’s International Visitors Programme: the schmooze factor

By Cheri Hanson

Less than 24 hours into a September business trip to New York City, three people had already asked Iris Tupholme the same question: how could they land an invitation to the International Visitors (IV) Programme? ... Read More »

October 18, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Deals, Events

Frye Festival throws 100th birthday bash for Northrop Frye

By Katie Gowrie

As Northrop Frye's 100th birthday is recognized across Canada this week, the Frye Festival is commemorating its namesake by hosting a community event in honour of the literary critic. The free event takes place on ... Read More »

July 9, 2012 | Filed under: Events

James Moore overturns decision to end funding for Literary Press Group

By Sue Carter

It appears it will be business as usual for the Literary Press Group, which today received verbal notification that James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage, has overturned the decision to cut its funding. On June ... Read More »

June 14, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

In blow to small publishers, Literary Press Group loses federal funding

By Stuart Woods

The Literary Press Group, the sales and marketing co-operative representing independent Canadian publishers, confirmed today that it has been denied funding by the Department of Canadian Heritage. The federal agency represents the LPG's single largest ... Read More »

June 7, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

It’s official: litmags to be cut out of CPF funding

By Stuart Woods

There will be no exceptions for small literary and cultural magazines under the new Canada Periodical Fund, the department of Canadian Heritage has confirmed. In a letter to The New Quarterly managing editor Rosalynn Tyo, ... Read More »

August 6, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

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