| Health Canada | statements
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed every year on March 21, on the anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre, when South African police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws" in 1960.
| Indigenous Services Canada | statements
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, issued the following statement today to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
| Canadian Heritage | statements
Today, many Canadians celebrate Nowruz, the start of the New Year in the Persian calendar
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
“Today, Canada joins Francophones in Canada and around the world to celebrate the French language as well as the richness and diversity of francophone cultures. Throughout our history, Francophones and Francophiles have helped shape our country and make it dynamic, inclusive, united and open to the world..."
| Public Health Agency of Canada | statements
On March 18, 2022, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
| Canadian Heritage | statements
Today, Hindu communities in Canada and around the world celebrate Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours
| Canadian Heritage | statements
Canadians from coast to coast to coast celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day during Irish Heritage Month
| Department of Finance Canada | statements
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| Health Canada | statements
Health Canada has authorized the use of the Moderna Spikevax (50 mcg) COVID-19 vaccine in children 6 to 11 years of age to help protect this younger age group from COVID-19.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement at the conclusion of the 40th extraordinary session of the Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie, which took place in Paris on March 16, 2022: “Canada, represented by Isabelle Hudon, personal representative of the Prime Minister of Canada for La Francophonie, actively participated in the conference to promote the Canadian vision of a diverse and inclusive Francophonie, centred on the protection and promotion of the French language as well as the defence of peace, democracy and human rights.
