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Register for a panel discussion on the State of the Arts this Friday September 25
Kicking off Culture Days 2020, the panel features leaders in the arts sector, including National Ballet Executive Director, Barry Hughson, who is a new Member of the Canadian Arts Coalition Steering Committee This Friday, September 25th, join Metro Morning’s Ismaila Alfa for a candid panel discussion examining how the Canadian arts sector has been upended…
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CAC submits recommendations to the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2021 Budget
On Friday, August 7 the CAC submitted their submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in advance of the 2021 budget for the Federal Finance Committee. Out of COVID-19: Creating a truly representative, equitable and inclusive arts ecology provides the committee with a solid background of how the greater Canadian arts ecology can be supported with further…
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Emergency Relief Fund announcement details – Parliamentary Secretary Dabrusin
The Canadian Arts Coalition would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Parliamentary Secretary Julie Dabrusin who shared the details from Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund announced by the Minister of Heritage on July 7 and what this means for Canada’s arts sector. She was also also be joined by Sean…
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Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy Program extended
The Canadian Arts Coalition congratulates the Federal Government for their extension of the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy program until December 2020, confirmed on July 13th. This announcement aligns with the CAC position that the CEWS program is an essential support to the arts sector, which must continue to be refined and expanded in order for…
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Canadian Arts Coalition Survey points to Slow Recovery
Emphasizing the precarious state of artists and arts organizations in Canada, 85% of those recently surveyed by the Canadian Arts Coalition (CAC) believe they will be unable to recover from the effects of the pandemic for another 18-24 months, as whole sectors try to adapt. Survey respondents representing over 5,900 arts and culture organizations, and…
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CAC advocates to extend the CERB program for arts workers
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…
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Our letter to Minister Guilbeault
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…
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Canada Announces Emergency Support for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations
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…
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Thank you Kate Cornell!
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…