On learning that the government was introducing a bill to introduce changes to the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)  this week, the Coalition took the opportunity to encourage all parties to extend the benefit beyond its current end date of October 3, 2020.  In letters sent to government Ministers as well as to critics in…

Canadian Arts Coalition – Renewal  The Coalition Steering Committee has been renewed and strengthened with the addition of the Executive Directors of long-standing member organizations.   More will soon join us.  We continue to partner with the Canadian Arts Summit, Business for the Arts and Magazines Canada.  Faced with the unprecedented challenges presented by COVID 19…

When the Minister of Heritage of Canadian Heritage announced a $500 million emergency aid for the sector on April 17, details were still to be worked out. The details were released last week.   The Coalition is pleased that the agency and the programs for which we advocated will be among the vehicles used to disburse…

We have seen great responsiveness to the concerns of the arts and culture sector at the federal level, and sent a letter of thanks to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, included below. Hon. Steven Guilbeault, PC, MP Minister of Canadian Heritage Via Email Dear Minister Guilbeault: Thank you for recognizing the vital role of Canada’s…

Canadian cultural, heritage and sport organizations are facing significant financial losses due to COVID-19. They have lost potential revenues from closed facilities or cancelled events. Meanwhile, they are facing challenges accessing Canada’s broader support measures such as the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy because of unique seasonal revenues and costs. The new COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund…

The Canadian Arts Coalition extends its deepest gratitude to Kate Cornell for eight years of incredible service and leadership, following her recent resignation as a Co-Chair, and a member, of the Steering Committee. Thank you, Kate, for your tireless dedication to the arts in Canada! Arts Day on the Hill Fall 2020 dates are being considered for Arts Day…

The Canadian Arts Coalition participated in the 2020 pre-budget consultations by providing a written submission that echoes messages from the Coalition’s federal election platform, and its summer 2019 pre-budget submission. CAC recommendations to the Government of Canada: 1. Sustain investments in the Canada Council for the Arts through 2024-25 2. Increase Department of Canadian Heritage…

The Canadian Arts Coalition welcomes the conclusion of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade that “cultural diplomacy should be a pillar of Canada’s foreign policy”. The Coalition has long argued that arts and culture are foreign policy assets and has encouraged successive governments to develop and fund a comprehensive strategy to…

Arts and culture are integral to the well-being and daily life of all Canadians. The Government of Canada plays a critical leadership role, and thanks to its well-placed incentives, tax measures and direct investments, additional support is leveraged from other public and private sources. Canadians of all walks of life, including women and gender minorities,…