Investing in our Future ... Interview with Minister Moore

The Honourable Minister James Moore with Best Friend

Ontario Visited ~ Judi McWilliams with
The Honourable Minister James Moore
Minister of Canadian Heritage & Official Languages

Investing in our Future …

I have read recent internet “news alerts” asking why the Canadian Government is spending 30 million dollars towards the 1812 Bicentennial celebrations rather than spending it on education. We asked Minister Moore is he had any thoughts about this concern?

We talked about events that have positive economic growth for Canada and those they can be a positive influence in the process. It is important to recognize our diverse culture and the languages during the events and festivals, including inclusion with the production of the media (television, radio) reflecting our Bilingual Country. It was important to represent All Canadians and our Official Languages. Some other controversy might focus on Core Services, (such as health, police services, monies desired to be spent on other services).

Minister Moore feels “that the War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebrations, living history, and history are a vital educational component. Financial funds have been allotted and have already funded other existing important historical events such as the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne begin across the British Commonwealth". An interesting side note is that the Queen is the second longest reigning monarch in British history. Her great great grandmother Queen Victoria (1819-1901) still holds the record of 63 years and seven months. Victoria marked her Diamond Jubilee in 1897”.

(To Be Continued)