Canadian Arts Coalition response to Federal Budget 2021, with Highlights for the Arts

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…

Hardest Hit Coalition Urges Federal Government Support for Arts & Culture in Upcoming April Budget

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…

Update on Federal Funding: Arts and Live Events Workers in Response to COVID-19

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…

Canada Council launches Digital Now: Grants for digital artistic content

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…

Rollout of Funding Announced in the 2020 Fall Economic Statement Supporting Arts and Live Events Workers in Response to COVID-19

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…

Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses Welcomes Launch of Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program

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…

The Canadian Arts Coalition Pleased to see its Recommendations reflected in the Throne Speech

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…