Arif Virani, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Multiculturalism), attended the first biennial Arctic Arts Summit in Harstad, Norway. The summit is the first to bring together representatives from the eight Arctic countries—Canada, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, the United States, Denmark and Iceland—in order to discuss circumpolar arts and culture. Mr. Virani took part in the summit on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.

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