CAC Recommendations for Pre-Budget Consultations In Advance of Upcoming Federal Budget Recommendation 1: That the government extend Emergency Wage and Rent supports to the arts sector beyond October 2021 until May 2022, until true recovery is possible.  Recommendation 2: That the government, through collaboration between Health Canada and Destination Canada, provide appropriate, consistent guidance and…

The Canada Council for the Arts has just launched a process looking to fill a Vice-Chair position and three board positions. Below are the links to the notices of opportunity: Vice-Chair position in FR: https://bcpgec.njoyn.com/cl3/xweb/XWeb.asp?NTKN=c&page=JobDetails&clid=52106&JobId=J0321-0820&BRID=86405&BPAC=&lang=2 Vice-Chair position in EN: https://pcogic.njoyn.com/cl3/xweb/XWeb.asp?NTKN=c&page=JobDetails&clid=52106&JobId=J0321-0820&BRID=86405&BPAC=&lang=1 Board position in EN: https://pcogic.njoyn.com/cl3/xweb/XWeb.asp?NTKN=c&clid=52106&Page=JobDetails&Jobid=J1220-0815&BRID=86223&lang=1 Board position in FR: https://bcpgec.njoyn.com/cl3/xweb/XWeb.asp?NTKN=c&page=JobDetails&clid=52106&JobId=J1220-0815&BRID=86223&BPAC=&lang=2 They are actively encouraging Indigenous…

It was heartening to see in Budget 2021, released yesterday, the Government responding to the needs expressed by the arts sector through the Budget consultations.  In particular, Minister Freeland’s Budget responds to recommendations made and endorsed by the Coalition to:  Dedicate sector specific funds Extend income support programs, including CRB and CEWS Address systemic racism…

Canada’s #HardestHit businesses are primarily Canadian-owned small or medium sized businesses providing significant employment while living in the local community. @CAFreeland, we need to ensure CEWS & CERS are enhanced and extended to protect people in sectors like hospitality, the arts, and tourism. Visit HardestHit.ca

From: Canadian Heritage On March 2, 2021, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, in collaboration with Simon Brault, CEO for the Canada Council for the Arts, announced details of the implementation of $181.5 million in new funding for the live arts and music sectors for 2021-2022. These funds were first announced on November 30,…

The CAC is glad that this program has been created, as 87% of Coalition Survey respondents cited the importance of strengthened support for digital creation and production. Details from the Canada Council: What is Digital Now? Digital Now is a one-time digital innovation initiative. The initiative offers grants to arts groups, collectives, and organizations to adapt…

The CAC would like to thank The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage for this action from the Government of Canada. Text of their release here: GATINEAU, March 2, 2021 Arts and culture play a vital role in the civic and economic life of Canadians. This country’s creative sector, which is a major economic driver,…

January 26, 2021 (OTTAWA) – The Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses has released the  following statement in response to the launch of the Highly Affected Sectors Credit  Availability Program (HASCAP).   “We welcome today’s announcement by the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small  Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, regarding the launch of HASCAP.  This targeted…

September 24, 2020 – The Canadian Arts Coalition (CAC) is pleased to see, in the Speech from the Throne, the government’s commitment to address issues critical to the arts and culture sector. “It is a relief to our sector that the government recognizes how severely artists and their organizations have been impacted by COVID-19” says…