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New Voices Lead Policy Development and Research at the Coalition
The Canadian Arts Coalition is proud to announce that Christine Pellerin and Hamal Docter have been appointed Co-Chairs of the Research and Policy Committee. This double appointment comes at a time when the Coalition is more and more frequently asked to participate in studies and consultations: in the last two months, the Coalition appeared three […]
The Inside Scoop on the Respectful Workplaces Announcement: From Advocacy to Press Conference
When you read a government press release about new funding, you may think, how did the government come to that decision? Advocates helped them come to that decision. I’d like to tell you the behind-the-scenes story of this funding announcement. Here is the press release: The Department of Canadian Heritage and the Canada Council […]
The Canadian Arts Coalition supports Canadian creation in the Copyright Act Review
The following requests have been brought forward by Canadian creators and creative organizations in consultations with the Federal Government in 2017. Improve the efficiency of the Copyright Board’s operations. Ensure predictability in the Board’s decisions. Preserve and elevate Canadian creativity. Set proper limits on exceptions to preserve the market for Canadian works. Guarantee fair remuneration […]
Cultural Hubs or Community Hubs? The Question is Raised at the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
Today, the Canadian Arts Coalition was appearing before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage as the part of the Study on Cultural Hubs and Cultural Districts in Canada. The Co-Chairs of the Coalition, Kate Cornell and Frédéric julien, presented a testimony inspired by the 2016 infrastructure brief. The testimony highlighted the need for affordable housing […]