Department of Canadian Heritage Act

Marginal note:General duties

5 In exercising the powers and performing the duties and functions assigned to the Minister by section 4, the Minister shall

• (a) initiate, recommend, coordinate, implement and promote national policies, projects and programs with respect to Canadian identity and values, cultural development and heritage; and

• (b) with respect to the Minister’s jurisdiction referred to in paragraph 4(2)(k.1), coordinate the policies and programs of the Government of Canada respecting the organization, sponsorship or promotion by departments of public activities and events related to the National Capital Region as defined in section 2 of the National Capital Act.