QSA's Week in Arts & Culture (#10, 2025)

Canada signs agreements on language education; Online News Act cost recovery regulations published; NFB streams new films; Calgary art hub receives federal support; CRTC consultations announced.

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Start Date: 2025-03-09
End Date: 2025-03-15

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Canada-Northwest Territories Agreement on Language Education

The Government of Canada and the Northwest Territories have signed a bilateral agreement to invest over $15.4 million in minority-language education and second official-language instruction for the Franco-Ténois community. This agreement covers education from preschool to post-secondary level, aiming to preserve French language and culture in the Northwest Territories.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Canada-Saskatchewan Agreement on Language Education

The Government of Canada has announced a bilateral agreement with Saskatchewan for minority-language education. This includes a $43 million investment to support French language education from preschool to post-secondary level for the Fransaskois community, aiming to foster bilingualism and ensure sustainable French language presence in the province.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca