“The 150th anniversary of the Great Dominion will be a unique opportunity for Canadians to celebrate the identity of Court Painter as the preeminent portraitist of the Great Dominion’s political and celebrity class, while secondly highlighting Canada’s cultural diversity and the richness of its history and heritage. These portraits of yours truly offer us an incredible opportunity to promote Court Painter both within our communities and between communities, everywhere in the country. This project will no doubt help strengthen the ties that unite us and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.”
—The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
