July 31, 2015 —Ottawa— The Government of Canada will support a project to foster stronger relations between Canada’s Jewish and Muslim communities of North African origin, announced Jason Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism.
The Communauté Sépharade Unifiée du Québec (CSUQ) will receive up to $260,000 under Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Inter-Action program. Over the course of the three-year project, the Canadian Francophone Sephardic Jewish community will work in partnership with the Maghrebi Muslim community to develop skills and best practices on integration and settlement issues. The project will bring the communities together to encourage active and engaged citizenship.
Quick Facts
- Inter-Action assists in the integration of individuals and communities.
- The Inter-Action program has two streams: events and projects. The projects stream provides funding for long-term, multi-year community development and engagement projects.
- CSUQ was established in 1976. Its primary mission is to preserve, enrich and promote the Sephardic culture and identity.
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“The Government of Canada is pleased to support efforts by Canada’s Sephardic Jewish community to work with the Maghrebi Muslim community to strengthen civic engagement and integration, which represents the best of Canada’s pluralism.”
Jason Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism
Associated link
Inter-Action: Multiculturalism Grants and Contributions Funding
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Minister’s Office—Minister Kenney
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