✘ C-393 (An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act - non-application in Quebec)

Bill

C-393: An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec)

Second Reading.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

I voted against Bill C-393 because multiculturalism is founded in Canada’s Charter. Exempting Quebec from the application of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act will prevent the government from supporting Quebec and Quebecers. The Bill seeks to create divisions between those in Quebec and those outside.

Result

Defeated.

✔︎ C-376 (Sikh Heritage Month)

Bill

C-376: An Act to designate the month of April as Sikh Heritage Month.

Third reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

I voted in favour Bill C-376 because Support for the bill would be consistent with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which officially recognized multiculturalism as ‘‘a Canadian value’’, and with the Canadian Multiculturalism Act which is built on a policy of multiculturalism designed to preserve and enhance the multicultural heritage of Canadians.

Result

Passed.

Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Funding Announcement

June 27, 2018 – Langley, British Columbia

John Aldag Member of Parliament for Cloverdale-Langley City announces New Funding for Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives in Langley and Surrey B.C. This new Government of Canada initiative will support community-led projects events, and community capacity building the Surrey and Langley community.

Today, John Aldag MP for Cloverdale-Langley City announced three new funding streams that will strengthen diverse communities and support anti-racism initiatives in Surrey and Langley B.C. The government is investing a total of $51.9 million over three years, which includes new funding of $21 million for projects, events, and community capacity building. MP Aldag made this announcement on behalf of The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Multiculturalism.

Consisting of three components, this new funding will support:

1. Projects that address racism and discrimination with a focus on Indigenous Peoples and racialized women and girls;

2. Events that promote intercultural and interfaith understanding, and celebrate a community’s history and culture, such as heritage months recognized by Parliament; and

3. Community capacity building projects that will help recipients support the inclusion of newcomers and diverse communities.

Programs like these help bring Canadians together and enable people from all backgrounds to fully participate in society. Those interested in applying for this new funding are asked to contact Canadian Heritage at pch.soutienauxcollectivités-communitysupport.pch@canada.ca.

Quotes

“Although Canada is a welcoming and diverse country, our government knows that we can do better. That’s why we are proud to launch funding for initiatives that will celebrate our diversity, embrace our differences and address issues of racism and discrimination. By encouraging mutual understanding between all Canadians, programs like this will help build a society where everyone feels a true sense of belonging and can fully participate in their community.”

- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for
Multiculturalism

“Diversity is our strength and it is important that each of us works towards fostering a more caring and inclusive Canada. This funding will help us celebrate and embrace our differences, show pride in our individual and collective identities and ancestries, and work towards better understanding of others."

- John Aldag, Member of Parliament (Cloverdale - Langley City)

Quick Facts

In Budget 2018, the Government of Canada announced $23 million in new funding over two years
tackle racism and discrimination, with a focus on Indigenous Peoples and racialized women and girls, of which $21 million will support funding resources for anti-racism and community support initiatives.

Canada is continuing to combat inequity and exclusion that prevents some Canadians from fully
participating in our society.

Contacts:

Carly Haugen
Office of John Aldag, Member of Parliament
604-575-6595
john.aldag.c1@parl.gc.ca

Media only:

Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
pch.media-media.pch@canada.ca