Minister Lena Metlege Diab and I visited the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax to highlight investments that support Canadian culture, and while we were there, a conversation I had really hit home.
I was chatting with a senior who told me how great it will be to use their seniors discount and bring their grandchildren to the museum for free, thanks to the Canada Strong Pass.
It is always so special to be at Pier 21. There are few places where you can feel the story of our country quite like you can here.
Just imagine what it must have been like to leave behind the place you knew, make the long journey across the ocean, walk through these doors carrying what you could bring with you, and begin a new life in Canada.
The stories of more than one million immigrant families and refugees began here. They built lives, raised families, contributed to their communities, and became part of the fabric of this country.
That’s why it matters that young Canadians have the opportunity to come to places like Pier 21 and experience those stories for themselves. History becomes more than something they read about.
Because the story of Canada is, in so many ways, a collection of individual stories. Different people, different journeys, different beginnings, all becoming part of the country we share.
Budget 2026: Masters of Our Destiny includes nearly $4 billion over five years to protect and celebrate Canadian arts and culture, supporting creators, cultural institutions, Canadian stories and the communities that bring them to life.
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https://www.canada.ca/…/minister-metlege-diab…
