10 Facts About Canadian Heritage

In 1994, the Department of Canadian Heritage inherited Parks Canada from Environment Canada, as well as activities that formerly belonged to 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 to its portfolio, while Parks Canada was returned to the jurisdiction of Environment Canada.

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 2020, Canadian Heritage introduced established the Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat as part of its national Anti-Racism Strategy.

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Department of Canadian Heritage is headquartered in the Jules Leger Building in Terrasses de la Chaudiere, Gatineau, Quebec, across the Ottawa River from the Canadian capital of Ottawa.

Canadian Heritage is administered by the Deputy Minister, currently Helene Laurendeau, who is appointed by the Governor in Council.

Partnering with TV5Monde public broadcasters, the Canadian Heritage government supported the creation of a French-language digital platform with an investment of $14.

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 2019, among the various celebrations supported by Canadian Heritage was the 50th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada.