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…

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…

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…

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…