Winterlude is an annual winter festival held in Ottawa , Ontario and Gatineau , Quebec (collectively known as the National Capital Region ).
64-542: Winterlude is run by the Department of Canadian Heritage and was started in 1979. The event is one of Ottawa's most important tourist draws, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. In 2007, it set a new attendance record of an estimated 1.6 million visits to one of the four Winterlude sites, and that record still stands as of 2024. BizBash has recognized Winterlude as one of the top 100 annual attractions in Canada and
128-491: A royal warrant issued by the King or Governor-in-Council. All Cabinet meetings are held behind closed doors and the minutes are kept confidential for 30 years, Cabinet members being forbidden from discussing what transpires. Decisions made must be unanimous; though, this often occurs at the prime minister's direction and, once a decision has been reached, all Cabinet members must publicly support it. If any of these rules are violated,
192-482: A "National Anti-Black Racism Education and Awareness" campaign, and 77 "Community Capacity Building" initiatives. In 2019‒20, through its Creative Export Strategy (which is in its 2nd year), Canadian Heritage invested almost $ 7.2 million in 23 "export-ready projects" to support creative entrepreneurs in maximizing their export in the global marketplace . Launched in 2019–20 was the "Local Journalism Initiative" with an investment of $ 50 million over five years, supporting
256-504: A 6 km ski at Mooney's Bay Park . Other race events include "bed racing" and "ice dragon boat" racing. Winterlude spans three weekends, usually in February, and typically concludes on Family Day, which falls on a Monday. Between the first and second weekends, and the second and third weekends, there are very few events scheduled from Monday to Thursday. This results in a less crowded skating rink and pristine ice conditions, with only around
320-550: A Deputy Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and Senior Associate Deputy Minister (currently Gina Wilson). Activities at the department are overseen by several senior officials, and reports directly to the Minister of Canadian Heritage , who is currently Steven Guilbeault . Activities related to official languages report to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages , currently held by Mélanie Joly ; and diversity, inclusion and youth activities report to
384-529: A bill passed by the federal Parliament. One of the main duties of the Crown is to appoint as prime minister the individual most likely to maintain the confidence of the House of Commons; this is usually the leader of the political party with a plurality of seats in that house. But, when no party or coalition holds a majority (referred to as a hung parliament ), or similar scenario, the governor general's judgment about
448-531: A decision on whether funding will be granted or not is made within thirteen to thirty weeks, depending on the funding program. The first payment is made on or before the fourth week after the Department of Canadian Heritage has sent out a written notice that an application has been approved. In February 2020, the joint Human Rights Program submitted a report to the United Nations , Canada's Interim Report under
512-575: A lower salary as defined by the Salaries Act, despite the Ministries and Ministers of State Act giving them full authority for any government function delegated to them. However, after details of the aforementioned orders-in-council were published, the new Cabinet stated its intent for there to "be no levels of Cabinet members" and it would table in Parliament amendments to the salary statutes, but also that
576-519: A major promotion taking on the Housing file, and Pascale St-Onge took over at the Department of Canadian Heritage . This is the first major cabinet shuffle of Trudeau's tenure as Prime Minister and resembled a cabinet after a new government is sworn in with how many significant changes were made. Notably, Southwestern Ontario was left without representation in a critical economic region. There have been no Ministers from Southwest Ontario since Bardish Chagger
640-405: A near-record high 72 days. The longest skating season was 1971–1972, lasting 95 days. The shortest was 2015–2016, lasting just 18 days. 45°25′N 75°41′W / 45.42°N 75.69°W / 45.42; -75.69 Department of Canadian Heritage The Department of Canadian Heritage , or simply Canadian Heritage ( French : Patrimoine canadien ), is the department of
704-545: A position in parliament although they are almost always selected from the House of Commons. As with other Westminster-derived governments , but unlike the United States Cabinet , the size and structure of the Canadian Cabinet is relatively malleable, the slate of Cabinet positions tending to be substantially restructured periodically, the last major period of realignment occurring between 1993 and 1996. Throughout
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#1732852263745768-463: A reference to 21 June 1919, or ' Bloody Saturday '. Canadian Heritage gives out roughly $ 1.2 billion in grants annually, available for programs that contribute to the objectives of the department. These departmental objectives include those that relate to supporting culture, history, heritage, sport and Canada's official languages. In 2019, it was reported that Canadian Heritage provided over $ 130,000 in public grant money to organizations with ties to
832-504: A thousand skaters sharing it compared to larger numbers on weekends. Skate changing shacks and food catering kiosks along the skateway remain open during the weekdays. The weather in Ottawa is notoriously unpredictable, and Winterlude often is hampered by warm temperatures. Mild weather is the bane of the Canal, as proper ice conditions require -10 °C/14 °F for proper freezing. The length of
896-602: Is an internationally recognized cross-country ski race that takes place in Gatineau Park . The event also holds snowshoe and Fatbike races. Since 1984, the Winterlude Triathlon has also been part of the festival. The format and location of the winter triathlon has changed frequently over the years. The race currently consists of a 8 km skate across the Rideau Canal, a 5 km run along Colonel By Drive , and
960-602: Is chaired by a senior minister whose own portfolio may intersect with the mandate of the committee. Each minister of the Crown is responsible for the general administration of at least one government portfolio and heads a corresponding ministry or ministries , known in Canada as departments or agencies . The most important minister, following the first minister , is the minister of finance , while other high-profile ministries include foreign affairs , industry , justice , and health . The official order of precedence does not follow
1024-563: Is the site for the ice sculpture competition, the ice lounge and musical concerts. Marion Dewar Plaza at City Hall (across from Confederation Park) is the site of the Rink of Dreams, an ice-skating rink that hosts skating shows, DJ dance parties and interactive art displays throughout the Festival. Dow's Lake also has a large skating area and hosts various activities. Related activities include special exhibits at numerous Ottawa museums, special events in
1088-672: The 29th Canadian Ministry , was sworn in on November 4, with Justin Trudeau appointed as prime minister. The swearing-in of the new Cabinet also marked the first gender-balanced Cabinet in Canada's history, wherein an equal number of female and male ministers (15 of each, including the Prime Minister) were appointed. Trudeau has continued to maintain a gender-balanced Cabinet throughout several Cabinet shuffles during his time in office. Initially, five members of Cabinet were appointed by orders-in-council as ministers of state , but styled without
1152-639: The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) to organize and host the 2019 APTN Indigenous Day Live in Calgary, AB , Whitehorse, YT , and Winnipeg, MB . (APTN is headquartered in Winnipeg.) In June 2019, the Department's Legacy Fund supported the centennial anniversary of the Winnipeg general strike , funding a major monument across from Winnipeg's City Hall in the shape of a tipped streetcar,
1216-545: The ByWard Market , Sparks Street , and a variety of other events throughout the city. The festival features mascots called "Ice Hogs," fictional groundhog-like creatures. Legend has it they emerged during the last Ice Age from a magical ice vortex. Their presence brings a touch of magic to Winterlude, delighting both young and old who appreciate the winter season. Corridas Several racing events are held in conjunction with Winterlude. The Gatineau Loppet , inaugurated in 1979,
1280-507: The Chinese Communist Party 's United Front Work Department , which published ads critical of the 2019–20 Hong Kong protests . The department requires that application forms be submitted by the deadlines that are specified under the application guidelines of the particular funding program in order to be considered for financial support. A confirmation notice is sent by the department within two weeks of getting an application, and
1344-542: The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment , coordinating input between the federal government and provincial and territorial governments. Also in 2020, Canadian Heritage introduced the national Anti-Racism Strategy , which includes the Anti-Racism Action Program, several new measures, and funding for hundreds of projects to "foster diversity and inclusion across
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#17328522637451408-651: The Government of Canada that has roles and responsibilities related to initiatives that promote and support "Canadian identity and values, cultural development, and heritage." The department is administered by the Deputy Minister , currently Isabelle Mondou, who is appointed by the Governor in Council , and it reports directly to the Minister of Canadian Heritage , who is currently Pascale St-Onge . Under its current mandate,
1472-478: The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Youth , who is currently Bardish Chagger . The department is divided into five different areas that each have their own Assistant Deputy Minister: All organizations of the Canadian Heritage portfolio report to Parliament through the same Minister. As of January 2021 , the portfolio consists of: The following statutes are administered, in whole or in part, by
1536-589: The National Capital Region , that will "enrich the cultural and social fabric of Canada;" and national museums , archives and libraries . To fulfill these tasks, the department coordinates a portfolio of several agencies and corporations that operate in a similar area of interest. While the roles and responsibilities of Canadian Heritage have remained relatively constant over the years, the department and composition of its portfolio remain in flux due to continuing structural changes. Founded on 25 June 1993,
1600-523: The Ottawa River from the Canadian capital of Ottawa . The department is an umbrella organization that has one of the largest portfolios in the Canadian federal government, and the organizations in the portfolio support the department in the pursuit of its priorities while also striving to achieve their individual mandates. The departmental framework (as of 2019–20) is: In addition to coordinating with
1664-503: The Prime Minister's Youth Council and recruiting the next cohort of young people for the Council." In 2019, among the various celebrations supported by Canadian Heritage was the 50th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada . Also that year, Sport Canada supported the development of the "Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport." While
1728-679: The Status of Women secretariat moved out from the umbrella of Canadian Heritage to become its own department. In 2020, Canadian Heritage introduced established the Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat as part of its national Anti-Racism Strategy. The Department of Canadian Heritage is headquartered in the Jules Léger Building (South) ( French : Édifice Jules Léger (Sud) ) in Terrasses de la Chaudière , Gatineau , Quebec , across
1792-771: The United States The focal point of Winterlude is the Rideau Canal Skateway which at 7.8 kilometres (approximately 5 miles) is the largest skating rink in the world. Another primary site is the Snowflake Kingdom, which is located in Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau. This site is turned into a massive "snow park" with ice slides and snow sculptures and also hosts numerous events and activities for children. Confederation Park , better known as Crystal Garden,
1856-623: The government of Canada . Chaired by the prime minister , the Cabinet is a committee of the King's Privy Council for Canada and the senior echelon of the Ministry , the membership of the Cabinet and Ministry often being co-terminal; as of November 2015 there were no members of the latter who were not also members of the former. For practical reasons, the Cabinet is informally referred to either in relation to
1920-446: The inner Cabinet , was the body that set the strategic directions for the government under Stephen Harper, approving key appointments and ratifying committee memberships. This committee ceased to exist under Justin Trudeau. Other Cabinet committees common across committee structures include operations, social affairs, a committee focused on economic growth, foreign affairs and security, the environment, and energy security. Each committee
1984-627: The 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo were postponed (due to the COVID-19 pandemic ), Canadian Heritage remained committed to Canadian athletes, high-performance athletes in particular. Cabinet of Canada The Cabinet of Canada ( French : Cabinet du Canada ) is a body of ministers of the Crown that, along with the Canadian monarch , and within the tenets of the Westminster system , forms
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2048-424: The 20th century, cabinets had been expanding in size until the Cabinet chaired by Brian Mulroney , with a population of 40 ministers. Mulroney's successor, Kim Campbell , reduced this number and Jean Chrétien eliminated approximately 10 members of the ministry from the Cabinet, so that, by 1994, there were a total of 23 persons in Cabinet. Under the chairmanship of Paul Martin , the number increased again to 39, in
2112-438: The Cabinet persons chosen by the prime minister— John A. Macdonald once half-jokingly listed his occupation as cabinet maker . While there are no legal qualifications of the potential ministers, there are a number of conventions that are expected to be followed. For instance, there is typically a minister from each province , ministers from visible minority , with disability and Indigenous groups, female ministers, and, while
2176-469: The Cabinet, calling it a "bad habit" that "endorses while concealing the swollen pretension of the executive branch." Each party in His Majesty's Loyal Opposition creates a shadow cabinet , with each member thereof observing and critiquing one or more corresponding, actual Cabinet portfolios and offering alternative policies. The Official Opposition's shadow cabinet comprises members of the party holding
2240-599: The Department of Canadian Heritage was initially created by Kim Campbell from parts of several other federal departments, combining responsibility for official languages , arts and culture, broadcasting , parks , and historic sites , as well as programs in the areas of multiculturalism , citizenship , state ceremonial , amateur sport and the National Capital Commission . In 1994, the Department of Canadian Heritage inherited Parks Canada from Environment Canada , as well as activities that formerly belonged to
2304-618: The Departments of Communications, of Multiculturalism and Citizenship , and of Fitness and Amateur Sport, and the Secretary of State . Since then, Canadian Heritage has gone through several structural and portfolio changes. In 2003, Canadian Heritage added the Public Service Staff Relations Board (PSRB) to its portfolio, while Parks Canada was returned to the jurisdiction of Environment Canada. Eleven years later, in 2014,
2368-572: The House of Commons. Further, under the constitution, all legislation involving the raising or spending of public revenue must originate from the Cabinet. Members of various executive agencies, heads of Crown corporations , and other officials are appointed by the Crown-in-Council; though, some of these may be made only by the Governor General-in-Council, specifically. Royal commissions and public inquiries are also called through
2432-558: The King acting on the advice of his Privy Council ; what is technically known as the Governor-in-Council , referring to the governor general as the King's delegate. However, the Privy Council—composed mostly of former members of parliament, current and former chief justices of Canada , and other elder statesmen—rarely meets in full; as the stipulations of responsible government require that those who directly advise
2496-483: The Liberal Party as saying Cabinet had become "a kind of focus group for the prime minister," while Simpson called cabinet a "mini-sounding board". Coyne wrote in 2015: "Cabinet does not matter [...] It does not govern: that is the job of the prime minister and of the group of political staff he has around him, and of the bureaucracy beyond them." John Robson criticised the use of the prime minister's name to identify
2560-599: The PSRB was removed from the portfolio upon the enactment of the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board Act , which established the PSRB as a quasi-judicial tribunal that operates at arm's length from the government. In late 2008, the multiculturalism section of Canadian Heritage was transferred to the Department of Citizenship and Immigration , then transferred back again in November, 2015. In 2018,
2624-454: The advancement of official bilingualism ; state ceremonial and Canadian symbols ; broadcasting , except in regards to spectrum management and the technical aspects of broadcasting; the development of cultural policy , including such policy as it relates to foreign investment and copyright ; the conservation , exportation and importation of cultural property ; the organization, sponsorship, and promotion of public activities and events, in
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2688-549: The country." The department established the Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat as part of this strategy. Canadian Heritage was additionally given a new mandate to host and support the activities of two secretariats: the LGBTQ2 Secretariat, which promotes the societal contributions of LGBTQ2 communities and "ensures that [their] rights are protected;" and the Youth Secretariat, whose activities include "coordinating meetings of
2752-557: The creation of original civic journalism that covers the multidimensional needs of underserved communities across the country. Partnering with TV5Monde public broadcasters, the Canadian government supported the creation of a French-language digital platform with an investment of $ 14.6 million over five years, beginning in 2019–20. In 2019–20, the Celebration and Commemoration Program funded 207 National Indigenous Peoples Day events across Canada, and provided $ 1.3 million in funding to
2816-506: The effective appearance of ministers without portfolio, or be delegated problems or initiatives that cut across departmental boundaries, a situation usually described as having the [situation] file . Members of the Cabinet receive assistance from both parliamentary secretaries —who will usually answer, on behalf of a minister, questions in the House of Commons—and deputy ministers —senior civil servants assigned to each ministry in order to tender non-partisan advice. Composed of advisors to
2880-565: The first Minister of Citizen's Services, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada as Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec . Ministers Joyce Murray , Omar Alghabra , Carolyn Bennett all announced they would not be seeking re-election. Ministers Mona Fortier , Marco Mendicino , and David Lametti were removed from cabinet. A total of over 30 changes were made. Notably Sean Fraser received
2944-446: The jurisdiction of Canadian Heritage encompasses, but is not limited to, jurisdiction over: the promotion of human rights , fundamental freedoms and related values; multiculturalism ; the arts ; cultural heritage and industries , including performing arts , visual and audio-visual arts , publishing, sound recording, film , video, and literature ; national battlefields ; the encouragement, promotion, and development of sport ;
3008-441: The majority of those chosen to serve as ministers of the Crown are members of Parliament , a cabinet sometimes includes a senator , especially as a representative of a province or region where the governing party won few or no ridings . Efforts are further made to indulge interest groups that support the incumbent government and the party's internal politics must be appeased. It is not legally necessary for Cabinet members to have
3072-563: The minister for international cooperation, head agencies under the umbrella of a department run by another minister. Further, the prime minister may recommend the governor general appoint to Cabinet some ministers without portfolio , which was last done in 2021, when Prime Minister Trudeau advised the appointment of Jim Carr as Special Representative to the Prairies. Unlike in many other Westminster model governments, ministers of state in Canada are considered full members of Cabinet, rather than of
3136-440: The ministerial advice tendered is typically binding; though, it is important to note that the royal prerogative belongs to the Crown, not to any of the ministers, and the royal and viceregal figures may unilaterally use these powers in exceptional constitutional crisis situations. There are also a few duties which must be specifically performed by, or bills that require assent by, the King . Royal assent has never been denied to
3200-465: The ministry outside it, which has the effect of making the Canadian Cabinet much larger than its foreign counterparts. These individuals are assigned specific, but temporary, responsibilities on a more ad hoc basis, fulfilling tasks created and dissolved to suit short-term government priorities from within a department under a full minister of the Crown. Ministers of state may also be named, but not specified any particular responsibilities, thus giving them
3264-582: The monarch and governor general on how to exercise the Royal Prerogative be accountable to the elected House of Commons , the day-to-day operation of government is guided only by a sub-group of the Privy Council made up of individuals who hold seats in Parliament. This body of ministers of the Crown is the Cabinet, which has come to be the council in the phrase King-in-Council . In the context of constitutional monarchy and responsible government ,
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#17328522637453328-427: The most suitable candidate for prime minister must be brought into play. The prime minister thereafter heads the Cabinet. The King is informed by his viceroy of the acceptance of the resignation of a prime minister and the swearing-in of a new ministry and he remains fully briefed through regular communications from his Canadian ministers and holds audience with them whenever possible. The governor general appoints to
3392-864: The new ministers would continue to work with the existing departments rather than forming new ones. On July 18, 2018, Trudeau reshuffled Cabinet. This included adding five new ministry positions, expanding the size of Cabinet 35. The Prime Minister shuffled Cabinet again on October 26, 2021, following the federal election that year, increasing Cabinet's membership to 39, thus upsetting the gender balance. On July 26, 2023. Trudeau re-shuffled cabinet, adding 7 new ministers: Gary Anandasangaree as Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations , Rechie Valdez as Minister of Small Business Ya'ara Saks as Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health , Jenna Sudds as Minister of Families, Children and Social Development , Arif Virani as Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada , Terry Beech as
3456-466: The offending minister is usually removed by the prime minister and, if the disagreement within the Cabinet is strong, a minister may resign, as did John Turner in 1975, over the subject of wage and price controls, and Michael Chong in 2006, over a parliamentary motion recognizing "the Québécois" as a nation within Canada. However, the Cabinet's collective influence has been seen to be eclipsed by that of
3520-444: The organizations in its portfolio, the department also partners with provincial and territorial governments to organize and oversee visits from the King of Canada and other members of the royal family. Canadian Heritage is administered by the Deputy Minister , currently Hélène Laurendeau, who is appointed by the Governor in Council . The Deputy Minister is accompanied by an Associate Deputy Minister (currently Isabelle Mondou) and
3584-595: The portfolio of Canadian Heritage: In 2020, the department had a budget of CA$ 3.89 billion —this is an increase from the $ 3.66 billion of the previous year, but a minimal decrease from the $ 3.9 billion budget of 2018. In the 2019‒20 fiscal year , the total actual spending of Canadian Heritage amounted to $ 1.55 billion and its total actual full-time equivalents were 1,843.3. Through its Multiculturalism Programs, in 2019‒20, Canadian Heritage allocated more than $ 30 million of funding for 116 projects, 372 events, 56 "Community Support for Black Canadian Youth" initiatives,
3648-517: The prime minister alone. Former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau is credited with consolidating power in the Office of the Prime Minister (PMO) and, at the end of the 20th century and into the 21st, analysts, such as Jeffrey Simpson , Donald Savoie , and John Gomery , argued that both Parliament and the Cabinet had become overshadowed by prime ministerial power. Savoie quoted an anonymous minister from
3712-413: The prime minister in charge of it or the number of ministries since Confederation . The current Cabinet is the Cabinet of Justin Trudeau , which is part of the 29th Ministry . The interchangeable use of the terms cabinet and ministry is a subtle inaccuracy that can cause confusion. The Government of Canada , formally referred to as His Majesty's Government , is defined by the constitution as
3776-434: The same pattern, however, with ministers being listed in the order of their appointment to the Privy Council; if appointed on the same day, the individuals are placed in order of their election or appointment to Parliament. Unique positions in Cabinet are those such as leader of the government in the House of Commons and president of the King's Privy Council , who have no corresponding department and some ministers, such as
3840-477: The second-largest number of seats and is appointed by the leader of the Opposition ; it is generally regarded as a "government in waiting". Its members are often, but not always, appointed to a Cabinet post, should the leader of their party be called to form a government. The Liberal Party of Canada won the federal election of October 19, 2015 , with a majority of seats in the House of Commons. The Cabinet, within
3904-407: The skating season (which often extends past Winterlude) is therefore unpredictable. However, most events are usually not affected other than premature melting of ice and snow sculptures. The average length to which the canal is open for skating is 50 days, but varies greatly. In the 2001–2002 season there was a (then) record low 34 days of skating. The very next season, 2002–2003, the canal was open for
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#17328522637453968-399: The sovereign, the Cabinet has significant power in the Canadian system and, as the governing party usually holds a majority of seats in the legislature, almost all bills proposed by the Cabinet are enacted. Combined with a comparatively small proportion of bills originating with individual members of Parliament , this leads to Cabinet having almost total control over the legislative agenda of
4032-466: The traditional of state in their titles. These were the Ministers of Science , Small Business and Tourism , Sport and Persons with Disabilities , Status of Women , and La Francophonie . (However, the new Minister of La Francophonie was, at the same time, appointed Minister of International Development .) Ministers of state had previously represented a second order within the Cabinet (determined by
4096-498: The vicinity of which it has remained. The Trudeau Cabinet comprised 37 ministers in 2021. Cabinet itself—or full Cabinet—is further divided into committees. The Treasury Board , overseeing the expenditure of the sovereign's state funds within every department, is one of the most important of these. The structure of Cabinet fluctuates between and within ministries. For example, the Priorities and Planning Committee , often referred to as
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