McGill Library
McLennan Library Building3459 rue McTavish
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 0C9
Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Canada. Canadian Heritage
Parallel form(s) of name
- Patrimoine Canadian
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Dates of existence
1993-
History
Formed in 1993, Canadian Heritage, or Patrimoine canadien, is the department of the Government of Canada that has roles and responsibilities related to initiatives that promote and support Canadian identity and values, cultural development, and heritage. To fulfill these tasks, the department coordinates a portfolio of several agencies and corporations that operate in a similar area of interest. The four main areas are Sports, Major Events and Commemorations; Citizenship, Heritage and Regions; Cultural Affairs, and Strategic policy.
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Authority record identifier
no 94011320